Explore DC - prepared by Dwellworks for Cartus

Welcome to D.C.! Though its official name is Washington D.C., there are more than just a few ways to name the capital including; the District of Columbia, “The District,” or just D.C. Due to its position as the capital of the United States, the city has a very metropolitan and international feeling. Many people who work in the city live in the surrounding states of Virginia and Maryland. Different areas of D.C. 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 Kalorama – tends to be more expensive and less available than housing in the suburbs, Inside the Beltway communities like Arlington, VA or Bethesda and Chevy Chase, MD, with their highly-ranked school systems, are pricey as well. Outside the Beltway towns include Oakton, Reston, and Vienna, VA; and, Gaithersburg and Potomac, MD. Downtown D.C. is a landlord’s market, and higher prices are more prevalent during the beginning of the year when there is a lower inventory of available properties. Depending on the lease start date, landlords commonly offer to extend beyond 12 months to prevent their properties from being vacant between December to February. Proximity to the METRO, D.C.’s rapid transit system, also affects rental rates and availability. Security deposits in D.C. are limited to one month’s rent by law. D.C. Area Housing Unfurnished Apartment 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5 Bedroom Downtown D.C. $2100-3600 $2600-4400 $3400-5500+ N/A N/A Inside the Beltway $1800-2900 $2400-4000 $2900-5200 N/A N/A Outside the Beltway $1700-3000 $2100-3900 $3000-4800 N/A N/A

Unfurnished House

1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5 Bedroom

Downtown D.C.

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$4500-6000+ $3600-5000+ $3300-4500

$6200-7900+ $4200-5700+ $3600-5100

$6800-9000+ $5000-8000+ $5000-7000+

Inside the Beltway Outside the Beltway

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Washington, D.C. – Area Guide

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