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Housing in Washington, D.C.

The following resources may be helpful for locating housing in Washington, DC.  Please note that The Maxwell School does not necessarily recommend any of these resources, and you should check with the Global Programs Coordinator, to ensure that the location is safe and convenient before you make any financial commitment.  Thanks!

University Sources:

• American University - Off-campus housing

• American University - Summer on-campus housing

• George Washington Housing Service - University summer housing

• Georgetown University Housing Source - Off-campus housing

• Georgetown Law Off Campus Housing Service - Off-campus housing

• SAIS Housing Info - Off-campus housing

• Howard University  - Summer on-campus housing

• Howard University  - Off-campus housing

• The Catholic University of America - Off-campus housing

• Corcoran College of Art and Design - Apartments at 1500 Mass. Ave.

City Resources:

• Washington City Paper Classifieds

• Washington Post/Apartments.com Listings

• CraigsList (Washington D.C.)

• MyNewPlace Apartments For Rent

• DC Pages

• Washington DC Apartments

• Washington Times

• Roll Call Classifieds

• Washington Blade

• Apartment Solution

• Off Campus Network

• Washington DC For Rent.com

More options :

• The Blairs (www.BlairApartments.com) has 1 bed/1 bath apartments for $1,300 - $1,379/month, 2 bed/2 bath for $1,650/month.  Apartments are unfurnished and utilities are not included.  They will accept a four month lease with no premium.  For more information, contact Ray Jordan, Senior Community Manager at 1220 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (310-589-6399, Fax: 301-565-2232, rayj@blairapartments.com, cell: 240-994-1476). Call for updated rates/availability.
   

• Summit Hill Apartments has 2 bed/2 bath (3 people can share) for $1,833/utilities included and 3 bed (4 people can share) for $2,154/utilities included.  If interested, call 301-588-1401.  Call for updated rates/availability.

Washington Accommodations:

Tips to remember when you are looking for housing in DC:

"Costs vary greatly depending on a number of factors (e.g. proximity to Metro; in-town/suburbs.)  Some of our grads have had good luck in the downtown Silver Spring area within walking distance to the Metro.  A number of apartment complexes will accept short-term leases (3-6 months)...You should also try the DC Maxwell Alumni Association and the Syracuse University Alumni Club to inquire if anyone has a sublet or a room to rent, or needs someone to house-sit.  Also of course friends and colleagues who have been in DC before form the core of a growing network who can refer you to landlords."
- Michael Schneider

1st step: Check out all the sources listed up and start your search here!

2nd step: Have a reference ready.  Most places require an application and a credit check.

Final step: Check with the Global Programs Coordinator or Michael Schneider to see if the location is safe and convenient before you put down a deposit.

This page current as of: January 9, 2006