UrbanTurf Reader Asks: Renting in DC and Getting the Most Bang for My Buck
In this week’s installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a recent DC transplant who has been couch surfing, inquires about where she can get the most bang for her buck renting in DC.
"Since moving to DC a month ago for a job, I have been crashing on the couches of a revolving group of friends. My job has kept me busy, so I haven't been able to start my rental search in earnest yet, so I was hoping that the UrbanTurf audience could offer their two cents.
I can pay up to $2,300 a month in rent and I would like a two-bedroom, if possible, but know that can be more one-bedroom territory. I don't want to be more than a 5-10 minute walk from the Yellow and Green or Red Lines, and being within a similar walking distance to retail and restaurants would also be nice. Houses and apartments are both fine, although my rental limit will probably restrict my search to apartments.
Post your thoughts in the comments section. If you would like to submit a question for UrbanTurf Reader Asks, send an email to editor2011@urbanturf.com.
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