Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $3,500/month.
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↑ This two-bedroom, two-bathroom rental in Cleveland Park is a little under budget. Asking $3,475/month, it offers 1,000 square feet of space along with amenities like a sundeck, 24-hour front desk, and off-street parking. Pets are allowed.
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↑ In Eckington, this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom townhome is asking $3,500/month. According to the listing, it’s been renovated and freshly painted. There is exposed brick inside along with a new HVAC, security system, and fenced-in backyard. No pets are allowed.
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↑ For $3,450/month, renters can nab this two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom townhome in LeDroit Park. The tenant is responsible for all utilities, and pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis.
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↑ Next up is this Dupont Circle rental. Spanning 1,010 square feet, it offers two bedrooms and one bathroom. According to the listing, the kitchen is renovated. The price totals $3,499/month.
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↑ From the outside, this single-family home in Burlieth looks pretty charming. Inside, there is a laundry room, landscaped backyard, and updated kitchen. What may turn renters off is the lack of bathrooms to bedrooms. There are three bedrooms inside and only one bathroom.