Great Location! – 1BR $1,200 + Flat Utility Fee
[ NOMA / ECKINGTON (WASHINGTON, DC) – 1BR IN SPACIOUS ROWHOUSE! $1,200 + FLAT UTILITY FEE ] Looking for a progressive, responsible, and clean housemate to share a spacious rowhouse full of historic character. Exceptionally convenient and welcoming for international newcomers! There are four bedrooms but only two housemates (you + me!)[============] THE COST & DEPOSIT • Base Rent: $1,200/month • Utilities & Internet: $200/month flat fee (covers electricity, gas, water, and high-speed internet) • Total All-Inclusive Monthly Cost: $1,400 • Security Deposit: $1,200 due at lease signing [============] THE ROOM • Furnished second-floor bedroom • Fits full-size bed, nightstand, and dresser • Comes with a bed (hygienic protective mattress cover), wardrobe, and clothing storage • Window AC unit included • Features a beautiful, private rear balcony • Excellent privacy: none of the bedrooms share a wall [============] THE HOUSE & PERKS • Large shared home with plenty of personal space • Fully equipped kitchen • Washer and dryer • Small backyard and a fun indoor porch swing (seriously!) • Kitchen and shower feature high-quality water filtration systems • No TV (you are welcome to bring one) • Household Fund: We each contribute $50 as needed for shared essentials (detergent, trash bags, toilet paper) [============] THE CATS • Three sweet, friendly cats live here: Hamilton, Pip, and Tillie • Must genuinely love cats! (Not a good fit if you have allergies) [============] LOCATION & TRANSIT • Situated in Eckington / NoMa: A charming, safe, and tree-lined neighborhood • Metro: 8–10 minute walk to NoMa-Gallaudet station (Red Line) and 10–12 minutes to Shaw-Howard University station (Green/Yellow Lines) • Buses: 1–2 blocks away, connecting directly to Chinatown, U Street, and downtown • Transit: Plenty of rental bikes and scooters right nearby • Food & Fun: 1–2 blocks from Big Bear Café, The Pub & The People, and a local bouldering gym • Shopping: Short walk to Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter, and Union Market [============] ABOUT ME • I am a progressive public interest attorney working in DC healthcare (never married, no kids) • I've lived abroad myself and have shared my home with foreign housemates for years, so I know exactly what it takes to smoothly transition to a new country • I’ve lived in DC for a long time and really enjoy helping people get to know the city, find the hidden spots that locals love, and feel right at home • I am a youthful vegetarian (you don't have to be) • Interests: Cooking, board games, walking tours, traveling, and learning ASL • My city slogan: "DC, where it's cool to be a nerd!"
- House share
- Eckington
- 20002
- $1,200 monthly
- large
Availability
- Available
- Available now
- Minimum term
- None
- Maximum term
- None
- Short rentals considered
Extra cost
- Deposit
- $1,400.00
- Utilities included?
- No
- Fees apply?
- No
Amenities
- Furnishings
- Furnished
- Parking
- No
- Garage
- No
- Yard/patio
- Yes
- Balcony/roof terrace
- Yes
- Disabled access
- No
- Living room
- shared
- Wifi
- Yes
Current household
- # roommates
- 3
- Total # rooms
- 4
- Smoker?
- No
- Any pets?
- Yes
- Occupation
- Professionals
- Gender
- 3 Females
New roommate preferences
- Couples OK?
- No
- Smoking OK?
- No
- Pets ok?
- No
- Occupation
- Don't mind
- References?
- Yes
- Gender
- No preference