Apartments in Chinatown/Penn Quarter (rental, houses, costs)

[bagold]

Hey everyone, first time poster.

I'm looking to move into an apartment in the Chinatown/Penn Quarter area with two other buds of mine. We're all 23. I've read a lot of reviews of the Meridian, Mass Court, Avalon at Gallery Place. We're looking for a place where we can meet people, but don't want it to be a frat house. Some of the stories out of the Meridian are a little scary.

Does a place like that exist in Chinatown/Penn Quarter? Something a little less toned down from the Meridian? If not, what other areas in DC would people recommend based on our interests?

Thanks

PS. Our budget is around $3500-$3700/month

[MDAllstar]

Originally Posted by bagold

Hey everyone, first time poster.

I'm looking to move into an apartment in the Chinatown/Penn Quarter area with two other buds of mine. We're all 23. I've read a lot of reviews of the Meridian, Mass Court, Avalon at Gallery Place. We're looking for a place where we can meet people, but don't want it to be a frat house. Some of the stories out of the Meridian are a little scary.

Does a place like that exist in Chinatown/Penn Quarter? Something a little less toned down from the Meridian? If not, what other areas in DC would people recommend based on our interests?

Thanks

PS. Our budget is around $3500-$3700/month

You may want to try Mt. Vernon Triangle which sits right next to Penn Quarter. There are a lot of new buildings open in Mt. Vernon and Penn Quarter so you may want to check on rental specials.

[Plokivos]

apparently, there are some row houses just behind, like 4 blocks from north of meridian. Maybe you can have some luck there.

Those apartments are rip off btw. Tiny little hole, and costs arm and a leg. You can do a lot better.

I have no idea what you're looking for though. you want a place "where we can meet people", which is something you can do anywhere, and at your age, probably better in Clarendon or Ballston va