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Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various D.C. neighborhoods. Is one person’s studio another person’s townhouse? Let’s find out! Today’s price: $1,700 a month.
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Renting for $1,550 a month, this 600-square-foot one-bedroom apartment in Brightwood Park comes with hardwood floors throughout, an open living space, and exposed brick. It receives abundant natural light and includes granite counters in the kitchen area. There’s a washer/dryer in the unit as well. The apartment is near businesses on Georgia Avenue NW.
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A 700-square-foot one-bedroom condo unit in Capitol Hill is renting for $1,595 a month. The unit is carpeted and includes a washer/dryer. It receives good sunlight through tall windows and has an updated bathroom. The building, which boasts a shared roof patio, is a quick walk from H Street NE, Union Station, Stanton Park, and D.C.’s Northeast Neighborhood Library.
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In Adams Morgan, this one-bedroom condo unit is available to rent for $1,675 a month. It has in-unit laundry, a dishwasher, and hardwood floors across about 500 square feet. The 18th Street NW corridor is just down the block, and the Dupont Circle Metro station is less than a 15-minute walk away. Meridian Hill Park and U Street NW are in walking distance.
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In Chevy Chase, D.C., this roughly 550-square-foot one-bedroom apartment is rentable for $1,625 a month. There are high ceilings and parquet floors throughout. The living room has a fireplace and walks out to a small balcony. The building is situated just east of Connecticut Avenue NW, which features various restaurants and businesses, and is near Fort Reno Park.
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In River Terrace, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom rowhouse is renting for $1,695 a month. At nearly 1,250 square feet, it includes hardwood floors and gets lots of sunlight. There are numerous cabinets in the kitchen, a lower level offering a laundry room with a washer/dryer, and a deep backyard. The proeprty is close to the Anacostia Freeway and Benning Road NE.
Poll
Which D.C. home would you rent for around $1,700 a month?
This poll is closed
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26%
Brightwood Park one-bedroom apartment
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32%
Capitol Hill one-bedroom condo unit
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14%
Adams Morgan one-bedroom condo unit
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16%
Chevy Chase one-bedroom apartment
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10%
River Terrace two-bedroom home