Looking for an Apartment in DC (Washington: relocate, apartment complex, rent)

[bursor]

I am beginning a new job at the U.S. Census Bureau in Suitland, MD and will be moving soon to the DC area. I will not have a car. I'm looking for an inexpensive short-term (3 months) furnished apartment for myself only (no pets) in the central-to-southeast part of DC within easy walking distance of a Metro station on the Green Line, also within convenient distance to stores and restaurants. I will be looking for a permanent place to live in the DC area when I relocate my family here this summer. What is the best way to find such a place?

[DCguy03]

I just finished up a 3 month sub-lease in the DC area, so I can relate to what you are going through! Here's a few sites that helped me find a good situation at a great price:

1. Craigslist's DC Sublet Page - washington, DC sublets & temporary classifieds - craigslist
This is the best place to get set up with a sublet in DC, or in any major city for that matter.

2. Apartment Ratings - Washington Apartments for Rent with Ratings & Reviews by Washington Renters at ApartmentRatings.com
This site is a good resource for screening potential apartment complexes. Keep an eye out for what current residents say about the management, cleanliness, neighbors, noise, safety of the area, etc.

Best of luck, and if you have any more questions about subletting feel free to ask!

[DomoK]

you should move to Minnesota ave or 37th st their apartments are nice

[breakingfree]

People new to DC:

Please do not listen to DomoK. He, for some reason, is compelled to tell newbies to live in the middle of the 'hood. Please do your research before moving into an area.

[bliss_user]

LOL

Every where in DC is "the hood" with the exception of places like upper Connecticut Avenue.

If you read the crime reports, you'll see how much and what kind of crime is reported in various areas of the city.

I see that people seem to think SE DC is a no-live zone. Silly rabbits! Parts of Capitol Hill are located in SE DC.

I have lived in various parts of DC including the dreaded Minnesota Avenue. I was living on Minn. Ave. for several months before I found out that although my front door appeared to be closed and locked, a solid hip thump near the bottom lock was all it took to open the door. Nothing was ever missing when I got home and I never woke up to strangers in my apartment.

Right before I moved away (almost 3 years ago), whites were starting to move into "the hood".

That being said, there are areas in DC I would't dare walk in after dark, even with a loaded .357.

Those include (but are not limited to) some sections of Georgetown, certain streets near the Library of Congress, any where near the Mall (Monument and museum areas), some parts of downtown, and some dark streets near the Wisconsin Ave/Chevy Chase border.