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
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.
Townhouse
Available Fri Aug 22 2025
Cats, small dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
-- Parking
Forced air
What's special
Kitchen amenitiesLarge backyard areaHardwood floorsLounging porch
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District law requires that a housing provider state that the housing provider will not refuse to rent a rental unit to a person because the person will provide the rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government.
Travel times
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
Date | Event | Price |
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7/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,700+8%$2/sqft |
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4/10/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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3/27/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,500$2/sqft |
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12/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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11/15/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,500+8.7%$2/sqft |
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