Looking for a place to rent in the greater Washington area?
We compared what $1,800 might get you in Alexandria, Arlington, Bethesda, McLean and Rockville, using data from rental site Zumper. What amenities and square footage might you get for the money, and how does location change the equation?
Take a peek at what rentals are on the market, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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Alexandria — 307 Yoakum Parkway, #620
This 1,964-square-foot two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom condo is located at 307 Yoakum Parkway, #620 in Alexandria's Landmark-Van Dom neighborhood. Asking $1,750/month, it's priced 20 percent below the $2,195 median rent for a two-bedroom in the city.
When it comes to building amenities, expect a swimming pool, a fitness center, convenience store, hair salon, and more. The unit includes air conditioning and a large balcony. Cats and dogs are not allowed.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is somewhat walkable, is somewhat bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
Arlington — 2655 S. Walter Reed Drive, #B
Next, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo located at 2655 S. Walter Reed Drive, #B in Arlington's Fairlington-Shirlington neighborhood. It's listed for $1,800/month for 875 square feet of space — 27 percent less than Arlington's median two-bedroom rent of $2,472.
The two-level unit includes a fireplace, balcony, air conditioning, and a washer and dryer. A pool is available, too. No pets allowed.
Walk Score indicates that this location requires a car for most errands, is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
Bethesda — 5101 River Road, #1510
Listed at $1,800/month, this 1,000-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 5101 River Road, #1510 in Bethesda is 6 percent higher than Bethesda's median one-bedroom rent of $1,700.
In the unit, you'll get hardwood floors, a dishwasher, a walk-in closet, and a balcony. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry, garage parking, outdoor space, a swimming pool, a fitness center, an elevator, storage space, secured entry, and on-site management. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
McLean — 6800 Fleetwood Road, #803
Next, check out this 811-square-foot one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom condo at 6800 Fleetwood Road, #803 in McLean. It's listed for $1,750/month, which is 6 percent pricier than McLean's median one-bedroom rent of $1,650.
In the unit, you'll get laundry, a balcony and a large kitchen with granite countertops. The building features outdoor space, a swimming pool, tennis courts and exercise room. Cats and dogs are not welcome.
Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is quite walkable.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
Rockville — 5808 Wainwright Ave.
Finally, here's a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house at 5808 Wainwright Ave. in Rockville's Twinbrook neighborhood, listed at $1,800/month. That's 29 percent less than Rockville's median three-bedroom rent of $2,550.
The cozy location includes a wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, brick-accented walls, air conditioning and a fenced backyard. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(See the complete listing here.)
Rental price medians are calculated considering all of the listings between zero and four bedrooms within a defined geography that appeared in Zumper’s database over the 90-day period immediately preceding the publish date of this article.
