Single Young Professional Relocating to NOVA / Working in Tysons Corner (Arlington: apartments, for rent)

[MrKnight]

I will be relocating to NOVA in late January, requesting some guidance on housing and recommended neighborhoods/buildings as this market is quite overwhelming, here are my details:

- I am a single young professional, male in early 30s
- 75k salary
- Working in Tysons Corner area
- Ideally seeking a studio apartment in a newer building if possible
- I have one vehicle
- As a young adult I enjoy living in areas with access to social spots such as bars, restaurants, nightlife, etc.

Any pointers or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance for your responses!

[spencgr]

What are you willing to pay for rent and parking?

[MrKnight]

Originally Posted by spencgr

What are you willing to pay for rent and parking?

Ideally around $1,800 for an apartment and preferably no more than $100 for a parking spot.

[weezycom]

I'd check the Merrifield / Mosaic District first. Plenty of new construction, close to Tysons, near a Metro stop for easy access downtown.

[Ffxdata]

Yeah Dunn Lorring or Mosaic area could work. It would be the high end of your budget though as most are luxury apartments and brand new.

[NOVAmtneer82]

Merrified/Dunn Loring/ Mosaic area or downtown Falls Church. As others said it will be on the high end of your budget but can make it work.

[ToyVW55]

My son (25) is living in Arlington/Clarendon and works in Tyson's and tells me that the commute is great. He was living in DC and it was a nightmare getting out of the city to get to work so the move to Arlington has been wonderful.

Your issues are price. Prices are high and if you want a newer, modern apartment I think you'll have problems with $1800 for a studio. If you can tolerate an older building then it might work for you. I know my friends daughter lived in a studio (or maybe 1 bedroom) in Clarendon for many years in an older building (paid about $1800) and was pretty happy with it.

I agree with others that Mosaic area would be good but I think it's pretty pricey there as well.

[MrKnight]

Thank you all for the responses. The apartments in the Dunn Loring/Mosaic area fit perfectly in my budget however as a single young professional will there be enough in this area to keep me busy from a social standpoint? Also, how bad would the metro ride be into DC for weekend activities and nightlife? I am moving from out of state so being in an area where I can socialize and meet other young professionals is very important to me.

[RockPaperScissors_]

If you like walkability and a better social life, you should try Arlington close to any of the metro. You will need to get a roommate though to split the cost. Many of my colleagues rent 2b/2b and easy commute to Tysons and are also couple of stops away to DC.

[leighland]

There is a nice free shuttle from Mosaic for residents to the Dunn Loring stop. Its a 28 yo to young family 1 baby 2 dogs vibe. Arlington is very age diverse depending where you are.. Many young ones, just out of college. (Lots of UVA JMU sweatshirts/gear)