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Old 01-23-2008, 01:41 AM
 
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Hello helpful members,

Myself and my fiancée have both gotten new jobs in the NOVA area. My job is at Fort Belvoir and hers is right in Crystal City. We are both worried about the commute times. We have looked at the driving for me and possibly her taking the metro from the Springfield or the Huntington stops to crystal city stop.

We are looking to rent an apartment/condo/townhouse with either 1 bedroom and den or two bedrooms for no more then $1600-2000/month. We do not really care about schools. I was hoping that you guys could help with some suggestions for some safe complexes/communities and as a follow-up does anyone know what the average commute times to Fort Belvoir are from the different locations that I mentioned?

I look forward to hearing back from you with you comments.
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Old 01-23-2008, 05:46 AM
 
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You might want to consider Kingstown or other areas in zip code 22315. It is very close to Fort Belvior (right outside the gate in many cases) and also the Franconia Springfied metro (Blue Line metro). Crystal City is on the blue line so both commutes would be very easy.
This site should help you look at different commute times. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
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Old 01-23-2008, 08:03 AM
 
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Or you might want to consider living in Arlington /Crystal City. Your Fiance could take public transportation to / from work and your commute would be against traffic. Not a sermon, just a thought.
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Old 01-23-2008, 08:49 AM
 
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Had a friend who lived in Montebello, adjacent to the Huntington Metro. It's a gated community, safe, quiet, and it would be in your price range. The community has a shuttle to Metro, and is also within walking distance of the station if you miss the shuttle. Crystal City should be 30-35 minutes door-to-door. Not sure about Fort Belvoir, but as another poster pointed out, you'll be going against traffic, so I don't think it would be too bad.

Montebello is condos, not apartments, but there's always someone renting theirs out. Check Craigslist and washingtonpost.com.
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