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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: $3,400 a month.
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A modern two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Navy Yard is rentable for $3,370 a month. At almost 1,000 square feet, the apartment has tall ceilings and hardwood floors. The building is equipped with indoor and rooftop swimming pools, plus its own rooftop dog park. It is located just a few blocks from the neighborhood’s Metro station and close to Canal Park.
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This more than 1,000-square-foot two-bedroom apartment in Bloomingdale is rentable for $3,200. The apartment comes with hardwood floors, exposed brick, and multiple windows throughout. It is located on the top floor of its building and has two bathrooms. The ceilings are high; the kitchen has stainless steel appliances and several cabinets. The building, which is pet-friendly, is situated near restaurants on both 1st Street NW and North Capitol Street.
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Along the U Street NW corridor, a one-bedroom apartment is renting for $3,210 a month. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and lots of cabinets. The living space gets good natural light, while the bedroom is carpeted. The building features a gym, a rooftop patio, a lounge area, a game area, and a media center. It is a couple of blocks from a Metro station and close to nightlife on U and 14th streets NW. Meridian Hill Park is in walking distance.
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Renting for $3,250 a month near the Wharf, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo unit on the Southwest Waterfront comes with hardwood floors throughout, expansive windows, and a terrace. The open kitchen has stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinets. The rent includes a parking spot, and the building is also two block from the Waterfont Metro station.
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In Shaw, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo unit in a townhouse is available to rent for $3,200 a month. The unit includes high ceilings, hardwood floors, and a washer/dryer. In the kitchen, there are stainless steel appliances and granite counters. A private balcony is attached to the living room and the master bedroom has a walk-in closet. Garage parking is available for $150 a month, while the roof deck features a grill. The building, which boasts a gym, is near restaurants on the U Street NW corridor and is walkable from two Metro stops.
Poll
Which D.C. home would you rent for around $3,400 a month?
This poll is closed
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36%
Navy Yard two-bedroom apartment
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10%
Bloomingdale two-bedroom apartment
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13%
U Street NW corridor one-bedroom apartment
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21%
Southwest Waterfront two-bedroom condo unit
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17%
Shaw two-bedroom condo unit