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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: $1,600 a month.
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A more than 400-square-foot studio apartment in Chevy Chase, D.C., is renting for $1,595 a month. The studio comes with hardwood floors throughout and both a washer/dryer and a dishwasher in the kitchen. There is also a big walk-in closet and a dining area. The building, which is located in walking distance of restaurants and businesses on Connecticut Avenue NW, features a fitness center, garage parking, bike storage, and additional laundry facilities.
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This two-bedroom, one-bathroom townhouse in Southeast’s Fairfax Village neighborhood is available to rent for $1,500 a month. The townhouse contains more than 800 square feet of space as well as refinished hardwood floors and central air conditioning. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, plus a washer/dryer. There is a small backyard behind the house.
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In Foxhall Crescent, this one-bedroom apartment is rentable for $1,600 a month. There are hardwood floors, a dining area, ceiling fans, a washer/dryer, and a screen-in porch. The unit, which is pet-friendly, is near Metro bus routes and businesses on MacArthur Boulevard NW.
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This Southwest studio apartment is renting for $1,550 a month. It has wall-to-wall windows in the living space and parquet floors throughout. The kitchen is separate and the building features a fitness room, outdoor pool, and laundry facilities. It is located in walking distance of the Wharf and the Waterfront Metro station. Parking is available for an additional charge.
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Renting for $1,600 a month along the H Street NE corridor, this one-bedroom English basement apartment comes with about 700 square feet and ceramic tile flooring. The bedroom has a walk-in closet and walks out to the backyard. There is a washer/dryer in the living space and pets are allowed. Restaurants and businesses are close by on H Street NE.
Poll
Which D.C. home would you rent for around $1,600 a month?
This poll is closed
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28%
Chevy Chase studio apartment
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17%
Fairfax Village two-bedroom townhouse
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9%
Foxhall Crescent one-bedroom apartment
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22%
Southwest studio apartment
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21%
H Street NE corridor one-bedroom English basement apartment