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Hi everyone, my fiancé and I are looking to move into an apartment/townhome/condo together before the end of the year and we are feeling hesitant since there are so many different options to choose from with varying reviews. If anyone has had any good experiences within the past 6 months, or are currently happy with their living situation, I'd love to hear your thoughts and any recommendations

Here is our criteria:

1. Budget $1,900-2,100 for base rent
2. In-unit washer & dryer
3. 1-bedroom or more
4. Ideally, no more than $150/month parking spot fee
5. Ideally, no more than a 15-minute walk to nearest metro station (for commuting purposes)

*Would be nice to be somewhere that offers an attached gym and pool, but def not a deal breaker

Thanks to all in advance!

Edit: Whoops, forgot to mention - we're looking preferably in the Alexandria, Arlington, Springfield, Fairfax, and Falls Church areas

Hey everyone, hoping to crowdsource some info about apartments or rentals in the area if anyone is willing to share their recent experiences.

I'm moving out of a condo I've been renting in a community with a cockroach problem (shout out to Annandale Gardens if anyone is thinking about living there) so one of my main priorities is finding a place where I don't have to deal with pests.

I'm looking to stay within/near 495 and hope to keep my rent around/under 1700.

Can anyone provide info on one of the following complexes. Again, I mostly want to know if they have pest issues but would also like to know how much utilities cost on average.

The Parliaments in Annandale

101 N Ripley Apartments in Alexandria

Whitestone at Landmark in Alexandria

Eaton Square at Arlington Ridge in Alexandria

Sullivan Place in Alexandria

Fort Strong Villas in Arlington

Woodlake Towers in Falls Church

Monticello Falls Church

Also open to other recommendations!

I just landed my dream job. My ask is a basement space in Kingstown or Springfield for $1500ish. Is that unreasonable?

Abbott apartments wants about $4500 on move-in and 2k a mo, BUT only 2.3 miles away... so thats an easy bike ride if gas gets much higher.

I'm an introvert, no visitors, I def get out of the house to parks, museums, etc. If it matters Im straight and as Im in a rebuilding period (divorce incoming) I dont expect to be dating either.

I have a 60 pound sweetheart of a dog who only wants to nap and sleep and he spends his entire day curled up on my bed or couch despite plenty of neighborhood noise. Im an "all-smiles" glass is half full LIBERAL southerner, no drugs, no alcohol since 2015.

What else should I include?