Looking for an apartment in the D.C. metro area?
We compared what $2,700 might get you in Arlington, Alexandria, Washington D.C., Bethesda and McLean, using data from rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down a rental in the area.
What amenities and square footage might you get for the money, and how does location change the equation? (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
Read on to see the listings, below.
Arlington - 1001 N Vermont St.
First, there's this 970-square-foot, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment, located at 1001 N Vermont St. in Arlington. Asking $2,400 / month, it's priced 10 percent below the $2,670 median rent for a 2-bedroom in Arlington.
In this abode, you can expect air conditioning, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a wraparound sunroom. Building amenities include a fitness center, a swimming pool, garage parking and a business center. Pets are not welcome.
Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and has excellent transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
Alexandria - 108 Ingle Place
Listed at $2,500 / month, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse at 108 Ingle Place in Alexandria is 14 percent above Alexandria's median 3-bedroom rent of $2,200.
In this home, you'll get air conditioning, hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry, a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, a deck and an office. It also offers a driveway and a two-car garage. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.
According to Walk Score, this location requires a car for most errands, is very bikeable and has good transit options.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
Washington D.C. - 1618 Q St. NW
Next, there's this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment, located at 1618 Q St. NW in Washington D.C. It's listed for $2,700 / month for its 534-square-feet of space - 24 percent pricier than D.C.'s median 1-bedroom rent of $2,168.
The apartment features hardwood flooring, high ceilings, both air conditioning and central heating, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. The building comes with assigned parking for an additional fee of $175 / month. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are welcome.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," a "biker's paradise" and offers many public transport options.
(See the full listing here.)
Bethesda - 7500 Woodmont Ave., #S619
Then, there's this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment situated at 7500 Woodmont Ave. in Bethesda. It's listed for $2,500 / month - 16 percent less than Bethesda's median 2-bedroom rent of $2,973.
Apartment amenities include air conditioning, a dishwasher, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, in-unit laundry and a balcony. The building includes outdoor space, concierge service, a fitness center, a swimming pool, a business center, garage parking and storage space.
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise" and offers many nearby transit options.
(See the full listing here.)
McLean - 6800 Fleetwood Road, #1218
Finally, check out this 1,223-square-foot, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo at 6800 Fleetwood Road in McLean. It's also listed for $2,500 / month, which is 3 percent higher than McLean's median 2-bedroom rent of $2,413.
In this abode, you'll find hardwood floors, a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry, a ceiling fan, a deck and plenty of windows. Building amenities include a fitness center, a swimming pool and outdoor space. Dogs and cats are not allowed.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is very walkable and has a few transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
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