u/la_58

Hello all. I am moving back to the area after a 2-month internship in NYC and need to find an apartment by August 21 (the 23 at the latest, but I start school that week, so I would prefer the 21st). I am keeping my eye out for an MPDU but not sure if I will have any luck. My budget is around $2300 if I cannot get anything lower. I lived in Rockville for my first 4 years in the area and then Bethesda for 3 years, so I am familiar with the areas and would prefer to stay in these areas mainly due to the commute to my school. I am looking for a 1 bedroom. Below are the apartments on my short list and my nonnegotiables. Feel free to suggest others and give reviews for the ones listed. Thanks in advance everyone.

Non-Negotiables: Walk in closet, in unit washer and dryer, hard surface floors throughout the entire unit (if i need to budge then this would be the thing I budge on), parking garage, as close to no pests as possible

Short list:

• Kanso at Twinbrook- The 2.5 Google rating and comments about this place make me reluctant but the pricing is perfect for my needs and I toured the property when it first opened and loved the units. I am in my final year of law school and likely won't be in the area after graduation so I don't need something that will be a long term living situation. I am okay with the lack of amenities but worry about the lack of on site staff. They have a special right now which is attractive ($500 off specific 2 bedrooms making the specific unit I'm looking at around $2000). All that said, I would be okay with this place for a year UNLESS there is a known widespread pest issue. I can't deal with roach and/or rat infestations. Or some other major issue like frequent break ins or other safety concerns.
• The Montgomery
• Mallory Square
• The Rae (formerly lived here. loved the location but other issues came up and owuld love to hear other resident's perspectives)
• The Milton at Twinbrook Quarters
• Arrowhead
• Per Sei
• NoBe
• The Henri

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