If you’re in the market for a new rental home this spring, you’re in for some nice, warm surprises.DC’s booming apartment sector has finally started to level out, with rents seeing only a moderate 2.2% increase over the last 12 months, according to data from Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence service that monitors rent evolution across 111 US markets. Meanwhile, the national average rents were up 5.7%, with hot metros on the West Coast such as Portland and Seattle seeing double-digit rent growth figures year-over-year.Top off this rent growth slowdown with an oversupply of upscale rental developments in and around the nation’s capital, and you’ve got every chance of finding a top-notch urban pad that still provides plenty of bang for your buck. We reckon there may be some distrusting minds out there, so we set out to pinpoint some of the best rental apartments you can lay your hands on in DC right now, amenity-laden and still running at around or below $2,014 /mo. - Washington DC’s average rent. Check ’em out below:1. Castle Manor, Columbia Heights, $1,260/mo.There are some things which are really priceless, particularly for DC’s young professionals who are caught up in the daily rat race. Convenience is one of them. The Castle Manor apartments offer residents just that: a laid-back living environment in close proximity to world-class shopping and dining, plus the Metro Bus at the front door and the U Street Metro Station comfortably within walking distance for an easy commute to anywhere in the city.2. The York, Foggy Bottom, $1,309/mo.Foggy Bottom is home to some impressive architecture dating back to the 18th century, plenty of cultural venues, and a diverse food scene. Oh, and one more thing: sky-high rents. As one of DC’s most expensive neighborhoods for renters (average rent sits somewhere around $2,800 in the area), Foggy Bottom holds some red hot rental properties. Yet there are deals to be had, like these comfortable apartments at The York. A stone’s throw from World Bank, State Department, and George Washington University, the community has controlled access, a fitness center, and a rooftop deck with grills.3. The Melwood, Kalorama Triangle / Adams Morgan, $1,475/mo.Historic buildings are the pearl of Washington DC’s rental landscape. Want to experience the old-world charm that these architectural gems have to offer, first hand? Check out The Melwood apartment community at 1803 Biltmore Street. Units come with updated kitchens and hardwood floors; and what’s even better, budget-wise, is that water, gas, heat, and electricity are all included!4. Quebec House Apartments, Cleveland Park, $1,600/mo.Looking for an urban location with a relaxed, suburban vibe? The Quebec House apartments are positioned on a quiet street amid lush landscaping, and with quick access (1/4 mile) to Cleveland Park Metro Station. Studios here are not your typical shoe-box apartment; they come with 480 square feet of living space, open kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, retiled bathrooms, and parquet wood flooring. There’s also free off-street parking, a gym, and a rooftop sundeck!5. 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Apts, Barney Circle, $1,666/mo.Contemporary home design is often cold and impersonal. Well, this is clearly not the case with these snazzy apartments at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Large windows allow plenty of natural light to flow inside, and the clean-cut lines of the kitchen cabinetry combined with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances lend the whole space a classy feel. There’s also a stackable washer/dryer in every unit! Pretty neat, right?6. Atlantic Plumbing, LeDroit Park, $2,095/mo.And then there are amazing communities like Atlantic Plumbing where the entire place exudes luxury, from spacious interiors complemented by panoramic views to resort-style exterior grounds. Some lucky DC renters wake up to spectacular views every morning while also getting access to high-end amenities such as a rooftop vegetable garden, a 10,000-square-foot Landmark theater, and an artsy environment - literally, with 4 local art tenants on site. The price for all that? Just a pinch over the city average: $2,095/mo.
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