Adobe Intern Community Guide - Washington DC

WELCOME TO WASHINGTON D.C.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR INTERNSHIP WITH ADOBE! We are so excited you will be joining us soon. Washington, DC is an amazing and diverse community with tons of activities to do and places to see. There are so many perks to living in the heart of Washington, DC – access to new people, culture, food and technology but with that comes the challenge of finding affordable housing. Rental home and apartment prices tend to be high in Washington, DC, so we recommend finding a roommate/housemate to split the cost of housing and utilities. Figure out where you want to live and get started on the search as early as you can. We have compiled some information together for you to help get you oriented with your internship location. We wish you luck in your housing search! WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT RENTING IN WASHINGTON D.C. Many people who work in DC actually live in the surrounding states of Virginia and Maryland. Downtown DC is a landlord’s market, and higher prices are more prevalent during the beginning of the year when there is a lower inventory. Proximity to the METRO, DC’s rapid transit system, also affects rental rates and availability. Different areas of DC are referred to as being either inside or outside “The Beltway”, which is a highway that encircles the city. Although housing in downtown neighborhoods – such as Georgetown and DuPont Circle – tends to be more expensive and less available than housing in the suburbs, inside the Beltway communities like McLean, VA and Bethesda/Chevy Chase, MD, with their highly-ranked school systems, are pricey as well. Being located outside the Beltway, housing is typically more available and less expensive. Outside the Beltway, towns include Oakton, Reston, and Vienna, VA, and Potomac, MD.

WASHINGTON D.C. AT-A-GLANCE

CONSIDERATIONS

FINDINGS

COMMENTS

Housing Availability

Medium

Varies throughout the metro area; 3 bedrooms in downtown are very rare.

Tenant Paid Real Estate Fees

No

Typical Lease Length

12 Months

Most private landlords will consider extended lease terms (2-3 years).

Typical Security Deposit

1 Month

Some landlords require 2-month deposit without a Social Security Number.

Early Termination Clauses

Limited

Seldom available in newer apartment complexes.

Negotiation of Lease Terms

Low

Some negotiation with private landlords, but not apartment complexes.

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Washington, DC Community Guide