Looking for housemates for the Basement apartment.
In Petworth, Washington DC 20010
Upstairs have Graduate students from SAIS JHU . House is Close to Catholic University, Howard University, American university ( though further away) and other universities ( John's Hopkins DC campus); Also close are MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Children's Hospital, VA Hospital. Beyond these are the Howard University Hospital, Howard University, and Columbia Heights restaurants. House is by DC Park View Recreation Center and Bruce-Monroe Elementary School.
Approx 3 blocks south of the Georgia Avenue/Petworth metro station (Yellow/Green line).
Scenario: Upstairs graduate students .
Looking for a tenant for the separate basement apartment in this house. Please contact the landlord via this post .
Exact Address is shared later. For privacy and security.
Entire apt space is Approx square feet 750 sqft.
Room measurements are approx 7x16 and 9x7. ( both have closets).
An eat-in kitchen/living/dining space.
No smoking permitted in this building. ( no drugs unlawful by Federal Law. )
Rent : $ 1600 plus utilities utilities are approx $50 ish or $ 60 ish a month ( for the basement apt)
Some call it an English Basement and others call it a Walkout-basement; either way the entrance is same as ground level. Not below grade level .
Pets can be considered on a case by case basis.
Appliances fridge, stove washer dryer are full sized.
Washer and dryer: in the unit.
A Tiled bathroom with full shower stall. ( see photos)
Central heat and air conditioning (HVAC unit) .
Utilities are not included in rent. ( shared among all in the house )
Parking : street parking available .
Requirements: application fee is $40
per adult applicant, ( this includes the credit check fee ) .
Credit Report: we use Equifax which checks credit accounts, outstanding balances , late payments, defaults , evictions and outstanding criminal records. your information will be obtained through the Equifax services.
Getting along well with us who live upstairs is a plus
One-year or more preferred.
Application fee = $40 per applicant ( includes credit check and previous rental history check);
Deposit = equal to one month's rent =$1600
First month's rent =$1600
Tenant pays utilities ( portion of utilies Approx $60 ish a month and depends on how many in unit );
Townhouse for rent
$1,600/mo
Fees may apply
Washington, DC 20010
2beds
760sqft
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Townhouse
Available Mon Jun 1 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
What's special
Street parking available
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 760 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,600-5.9%$2/sqft |
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| 8/13/2025 | Listing removed | $1,700$2/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,700+6.3%$2/sqft |
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| 5/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/24/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,600$2/sqft |
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| 2/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/7/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,600$2/sqft |
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| 11/9/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/21/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,600$2/sqft |
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| 9/14/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/21/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,600-3%$2/sqft |
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| 7/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/17/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,650$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Park View
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Bruce-Monroe Elementary School @ Park ViewGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10MacFarland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High School @ MacFarlandGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi







