Rental of the Day

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 3221 Conn Ave, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Open House Today 03/11/2010 Apply Today and Receive special Move in Gift!! Don’t Miss out beautiful apartment right off Connecticut Avenue Great Location near the National Zoo and Rock Creek Park !! Metro accessible 2 min walk to Cleveland Park Metro Station. Enjoy the nice hardwood floors throughout, spacious kitchen and lots of closet space this apartment has to offer!!

Enjoy all of the nice restaurants Connecticut avenue has to offer!!!”

I’m thinking this sounds like a pretty good deal. What do you think about $1500 for a 1 bed in this location?

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option

By Prince Of Petworth

This apartment is located at 215 C Street, SE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“We invite you to discover 215 C Street Apartment Homes, a hidden gem in the heart of Washington DC’s Capitol Hill. We are conveniently located two blocks from the South Capitol Metro and one block from Pennsylvania Avenue with its shopping, dining,and entertainment. Easy walking distance to The House and Senate Office Buildings,The Library of Congress, The Supreme Court, and The Capitol and just TWO blocks from Capitol South Metro station.”

Since I did a bunch of walking around the Hill I thought I’d check a rental option. I was intrigued by this one because of the 2 months free rent plus a $1000 visa gift card. I hadn’t seen a perk like that before. So does $1420 sound reasonable for an efficiency at this location (plus perks)?

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Whole House in Hillcrest Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at Branch Ave SE & Denver St SE in the Hillcrest neighborhood:


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This is a suggestion from Nichole who says that “Hillcrest in SE, just across the river is absolutely gorgeous with all its big, old houses”.

The Craigslist ad says:

“FABULOUS 6 Bedroom/3 Bathroom single family house with luxury touches including Granite, Stainless Steel Appliances, Hardwood, CAC, in-unit W/D and lovely back yard with off-street parking. Large open-plan kitchen/dining room on main level with separate living room. Family room/Den in basement with additional room that could be used as 7th bedroom or office. Walk to Naylor Road METRO, Metro Bus stop across the street.”

Does $2800 sound reasonable for this huge house? Anyone else familiar with the Hillcrest neighborhood?

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This apartment is located at New York Ave and N Street, NW:


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The Craigslist ad has expired but a reader is still curious as to whether you think it’s a good deal. They write:

“It’s the lower level of a Victorian that sits on the corner of NY Ave. and N St. NW. I went to see it and the space is really nice, hardwood floors, has 14 windows and an outdoor space in the back, new washer dryer, updated bathroom, etc. I’ve been looking for awhile and this is pretty much perfect except it’s on NY Ave which is an enormously busy street, and it’s a lower level although it does get tons of light. I’m familiar with the neighborhood already and would only be moving a few blocks south of the place I’m currently staying. I’d love to get your readers input as to whether $1150 is too much to pay for a 1 bedroom in this location.”

I think $1150 sounds legit for a proper one bedroom with all those windows. What do you guys think?

Friday Afternoon Rental (Share) Option

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at Florida Ave and 6th Street, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“The home has 4 floors and 8 bedrooms. 2 washer/dryers, Living room and an Eat-in Kitchen and Lobby area.

Newly Renovated! Ready for you to be a part of Luxurious designer touches in kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances. 4 full baths, whirlpool tubs, marble and granite lobby, hardwood floors throughout.

Central 2 zone HVAC system.

Security System

Centrally located at 6th and Florida Ave, NW. 2 min Walk to Green and Yellow metro Stations and Metro bus. Close to U-Street, Downtown, Convention center Shaw Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan and Dupont.”

It also mentions that house received Pop HoTD honors which made me chuckle. Now we haven’t done a share before but I’m curious what you think – does $810 sound reasonable to share this home?

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – “classic Art Deco charm”

By Prince Of Petworth

This apartment is located at 2745 29th Street, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“The Delano Apartments, 2745 29th Street, NW – 2BR $2450. Enjoy classic Art Deco charm with modern amenities in a bright, spacious 2 bedroom unit with great closet space: granite counters, maple cabinets, a dishwasher, and a separate dining area. On-site amenities include a valet dry-cleaning service, cable/high speed internet, a roof deck, a 24-7 fitness room, secure bike storage, and parking. The Delano is just a short walk to the Woodley Park Metro Station and Downtown via the Red Line, and it’s close to Cleveland Park, Adams Morgan, and DuPont Circle galleries, restaurants, and nightlife. Love the outdoors? Visit nearby Rock Creek Park and National Zoo. Sorry, no pets.

Parking discounts are available with immediate leasing! Are you a student? Ask about our student special!”

I’m intrigued by the student special. Does $2450 sound reasonable for a “huge 2 bedroom” in this location?

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This apartment is located at 1384 Bryant Street NE:

The flier says:

“Beautifully renovated condo on a quiet street close to the red line. Steps away from the Metro, Shopping, and Grocery Store. Ample street parking and 1 gated parking for resident. Live in luxury with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and an in home washer/dryer. Even has a Jacuzzi in the bathroom!”

I have to be honest, I don’t know this neighborhood at all. Does $899 999 sound reasonable for a renovated 1 bed/1 bath in this location?

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option

By Prince Of Petworth

This basement apartment is located in Brookland, NE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Brookland, NE DC. Wonderful 600 sq/ft basement studio apt. unfurnished now available. Carpeted, open living space, kitchen with all amenities, wlk/in closet, own w/d and a/c unit. 1/2 blk to bus, 6-7 blks to redline Metro. Near Catholic University, Turkey Thicket rec center, YES organic food market, Giant & Home Depot shopping center. Very convenient to Capitol Hill or Downtown DC. Non-smoker, no pets, references. $675 + utilities.”

I wanted to post this one because it seemed so reasonable. What do you guys think about $675 for a basement studio in Brookland?

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option

By Prince Of Petworth

This apartment is located at 406 L Street, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“If you’re looking for a prime apartment, right at Gallery place and moments from the Mt Vernon Square Washington DC area, you won’t find anything better than The V at CityVista.

* Kitchen pantry
* Granite countertops, maple cabinets, Whirlpool Gold appliances
* Walk-in Closet
* Washer and dryer in each unit”

I’ve been intrigued by these apartments since there is so much retail going in underneath. Does $2915 sound reasonable for a 2 bedroom here?

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