You can view all of our available rental properties in DC, Maryland, and Virginia on the map below, and use the filters for neighborhood, move-in timeframe, bedrooms, and price to narrow down your search.
This page is updated multiple times each day, so even if we don’t have your dream home listed today, there’s a good chance we could have it tomorrow!
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There are rentals available throughout greater D.C., including in Adams Morgan, Alexandria, Anacostia, Arlington, Bloomingdale, Brentwood, Brightwood, Brookland, Capitol Hill, Cathedral Heights, Chinatown, Clarendon, Columbia Heights, Congress Heights, Dupont Circle, Fort Totten, Fox Hall, Georgetown, Glover Park, H Street, Hyattsville, Kalorama, LeDroit Park,Logan Circle, Mount Pleasant, Navy Yard, NOMA, Palisades, Penn Quarter, Petworth, Rockville, Shaw, SW Waterfront, Takoma Park, and Woodley Park, among others. A professional property manager can help you narrow your search and find the right D.C. rental for your situation.
Every property management company assesses a different fee for the application process. The amount is not regulated by law, but typically averages between $30 and $80 and pays for a credit check and background check.
To rent a home in the D.C. area, you will need funds to submit as an application fee, your Social Security number, contact information, employment history and monthly income, number of pets, your criminal and rental histories, your credit score, and the number of people who will be living in the home. Applicants who do not have proof of income will likely need a co-signer.
Renting a home involves one-time and ongoing fees. One-time amounts include the application fee, security deposit, pet deposit, move-in fees, and paying for a moving company or truck to relocate your belongings. Ongoing costs include utilities payments and renters insurance. It’s important to ask about additional fees, too, including monthly pet rent, parking fees, costs to use on-site amenities, and whether there is a schedule for rent increases.
If you’re looking for the most affordable areas in D.C., it may be best to consider neighborhoods such as Mt. Pleasant, Capitol Hill, H Street Corridor, Brookland, or Takoma. Other less-expensive options include Manor Park, 16th Street Heights, and Fort Totten. It may help to have an expert assist you with finding the perfect D.C. rental home for your needs.
The neighborhood that is “best” for you will depend on your specific needs. You will want to live in a home and area that fit your budget, which depends on your current financial situation, the number of roommates you will have to split the monthly costs, and your current employment status. You will also need to look into factors like whether the area is convenient for commuting to and from your place of work by car or public transit.
