Like everything in DC, finding a place to live can get competitive. Don’t be surprised when that great apartment you saw listed yesterday is gone tomorrow, especially in DC’s hottest neighborhoods.Renting in the city means you can easily take advantage of DC’s nightlife, museums, cultural events, and festivals. But don’t forget to take advantage of what’s in your own building, too! DC’s stock of high-end apartments with luxury amenities increased by 84% in 2015, making the nation’s capital one of the best cities to find a luxury rental. You’ll probably pay more for one of these upscale apartments, but if you look in the right places, you can find a great combination of amenities and value.According to data from Yardi Matrix, the average DC renter pays nearly $2,000 a month. So what sorts of amenities can you get for the money? Read on to find out about great, amenity-laden apartments you can rent for $2,000 or less in some of the DC’s hottest neighborhoods.1. Woodley Park – Calvert House – rents starting at $1,555/studio apt.Woodley Park is home to the National Zoo as well as the southern end of Rock Creek Park. This neighborhood has its fair share of restaurants, plus it’s a short walk or metro ride to both Adam’s Morgan and Dupont Circle: two of DC’s hottest neighborhoods for nightlife. Apartments in Woodley Park rent for $2,143 on average. At Calvert House, residents enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, community social activities, an outdoor terrace with grills, a rooftop sundeck, and amazing city views. Plus, there are both bike racks and a bike room on the premises to help you take advantage of the location’s convenient accessibility to the rest of D.C. Units come with ample closet space and hardwood floors; and best of all, all utilities are included!2. Southwest Waterfront – Leo at Waterfront Station – rents starting at $1,641/studio apt.Southwest Waterfront is where you’ll find the National’s baseball stadium and DC’s famous fish market. Head to Cantina Marina for dockside open-air dining, or try one of the many upscale eateries near the very cool Navy Yards Park. Southwest Waterfront is only one metro stop away from the National Mall, and for those who drive, this neighborhood provides easy access to Interstates 395 and 695. Residents at Leo at Waterfront Station can work out at the fitness center and take group exercise classes before relaxing by pool or on the fabulous sundeck. Apartments at Leo come with efficient appliances, movable kitchen islands, full-size washers and dryers in units, floor-to-ceiling windows, and 360-degree city and river views.3. Columbia Heights – Highland Park at Columbia Heights – rents starting at $1,800/studio apt.Packed with unique restaurants and hipster dive bars, Columbia Heights has plenty of character and a diverse population. It’s also home to the only Target store in the District! Be sure to check out beautiful Meridian Hill Park, or people watch at Columbia Heights Civic Plaza. The average rent for Columbia Heights apartments is $2,077. At the Highland Park apartment community, residents can work out in the two-story fitness center, get zen at the state-of-the-art yoga studio, play bocce ball in the courtyard with friends, or relax in the quiet atrium with a 400-gallon salt water reef aquarium!4. Foggy Bottom – The 925 Apartments – rents starting at $1,775/studio apt.Foggy Bottom is home to the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, where you can see a free performance at 6pm every single day of the year. Here you’ll also find George Washington University and the famous Watergate Hotel. Foggy Bottom is a short walk from historic Georgetown, a great shopping and eating destination. Rentals in the area go for about $2,842 on average. The 925 Apartments have a newly-renovated fitness room, on-site ZipCars, and a rooftop deck with incredible views of DC and the National Monuments. Inside the units you’ll find details such as spacious walk-in closets, expansive windows, granite countertops, and GE slate appliances.5. U Street Corridor – The Louis – rents starting at $2,062/studio apt.U Street is one of the hottest spots for nightlife in the District and has long been the center of the DC music scene. Here you’ll find venues such as The 9:30 Club, The Black Cat, U Street Music Hall, and Howard Theater. U Street is lined with restaurants and bars, and almost every street corner has been made colorful with public art or graffiti. At The Louis, residents take advantage of many amenities such as a fitness room, pool, group exercise classes, a spa, and a great sundeck. This trendy community offers a mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments featuring finishes like natural wood floors, designer fixtures, stainless appliances, and large closets.So what are you waiting for? Don’t let someone else snatch up that great apartment! Head to RENTCafe.com and search for your luxurious new home.
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