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Townhouse for rent
  • Accepts Zillow applications
    $2,700/mo

    1261 U St SE, Washington, DC 20020

    3beds
    1,395sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Townhouse
    Available Fri Aug 22 2025
    Cats, small dogs OK
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    -- Parking
    Forced air
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Kitchen amenitiesLarge backyard areaHardwood floorsLounging porch
    3 BRs, 1.5 BA Historic Anacostia rowhouse with lots of charm and outdoor space. One block from DCity Smokehouse/Busboys and Poets/Mama's Pizza; three blocks from Frederick Douglass house museum; very close to running/bike trails. Minutes from Navy Yard, Eastern Market, and Capitol Hill. Renter(s) pay water and electricity. Home Highlights: - Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the home. - Large backyard area with ample room for social distancing, grilling, gardening (in raised planter). - Lounging porch in front with view of historic Rosie's row. - 3 bedrooms, one with plenty of room for a king/queen bed, a second with room for a queen/full bed, and a third smaller bedroom that is perfect as a study or baby room. - Kitchen amenities include dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, refrigerator/freezer/ice maker, and washer/dryer. - Easy transportation with bikeshare stop one block away (Nats Park is a 10 minute bike ride, just FYI); 10 minute walk to Anacostia metro (green line) or 10 minute bike ride to Eastern Market metro (orange/silver line); Circulator stop two blocks away (the line that runs from Union Market through Capitol Hill and down to Congress Heights); street parking requires zone 7 sticker. *Application fee includes processing of rental application and background screening through Tenant Background Search. *Qualifications: Verifiable work and stable job history. Must have sufficient, good credit history, and be able to provide references of previous employers, lessors or mortgage info. Upon application approval, the security deposit and first month's rent will be provided by the prospective renter(s). Electronic payments via Zelle or a similar platform preferred. * Security deposit: $2,700
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,395 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air
    Details
    • Parcel number: 57730805

    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

    DateEventPrice
    7/28/2025Listed for rent$2,700+8%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    4/10/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    3/27/2024Listed for rent$2,500$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    12/21/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    11/15/2023Listed for rent$2,500+8.7%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: Anacostia