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We are moving out of our condo at Falls Station Condominiums that is a less than a mile from the east falls metro. It’s also close to the WOD and falls church farmers market. We’ve lived here for 4 years and loved it but we bought a home in MD. Our landlord has been very kind enough to not raise our rent crazy amounts each year. If you’re interested, I can send you the Zillow listing and put you in contact with the property manager who our landlord works through. Also feel free to ask me any questions!

This basement apartment has been completely renovated with new flooring, new recessed lighting, fresh paint, a new kitchen, new countertops, new cabinetry, and new appliances. Perfect for anyone needing a private space in the Fairfax area. Walkable to Fair Lakes Shopping Center, which has plenty of restaurants, Target, Home Goods, Walmart, Michaels, and more. Private walkout entrance for you in the rear of the home with a fenced-in patio. $49 application fee, Security Deposit + $1200. 12-24 month lease. Tenant pays $300 per month towards utilities: Electric, water, sewer, and trash.

If you'd like a tour, let me know!

Pics and info here: https://mazinabdelhameid.springhillres.com/holp/listing/382/VAFX2313046?key=ZZuvpptjYWeiq6WhXmVjnquk&utm_source=property-alert&utm_medium=email

I’m relocating out of state and will have an 1BR/1BA apartment available for a lease takeover June 1 - December 22, 2026 when the lease expires but with an option to renew or extend. The monthly rent is locked in at $2,145/month and is less than the current market rate for this building. Move-in timing is flexible, but earlier the better!

The unit is located at The Foundry apartment community in Alexandria and is perfect for commuters (close to 495 and across the street from Eisenhower Metro).

The unit:
787 Sq Ft
13th floor south facing view
Modern industrial style
10ft+ ceilings with large windows
Bedroom can fit king bed
Walk-in closet
Walk-in shower
Upgraded appliances + moveable kitchen island
Pet friendly community
Pool, gym, garage parking, concierge + more!

If interested send me a message and I can send you the application info + a video tour!

$50 app fee + security deposit (varies depending on credit/background).

hello!

I need some advice on moving to Arlington and picking between apartments. My friend and I and compromising and living in Crystal/ Pentagon City for her commute to Downtown DC and mine to Old Town Alexandria. We both have cars but she will exclusively be taking the metro and I will most likely switch between the 2 depending on the day. We toured a couple apartments and are trying to decide between Crystal House, Crystal Flats, 1401 Joyce st and MAA National Landing. I really liked National Landing and Crystal Flats and she really likes 1401 Joyce St but Crystal House is the cheapest, so we are trying to decide if the comfort of one of the other apartments would be worth the price. Obviously things are cheap for a reason, we know that Crystal House has a lot of construction going on and the parking situation is trash (we’d have to park at Quimby apt or be on a waitlist for the small amount of garage parking they have).

Anyone currently living in Crystal House can you tell me if the construction noises are really bad during the day? I will be working from home 2-3 days per week so that is a big concern for me. For reference, we would be on the 12th floor in the 1900 building, facing the opposite side of the pool (so not as much visible construction). I have also heard management is bad?

Can anyone also tell me about living in MAA National Landing, Crystal Flats and 1401 Joyce st? Those are our top choices but they are obviously more expensive. I am also very surprised at MAA National Landing’s prices, I definitely thought they’d be more expensive because they are on top of all the restaurants and such. Is there a secret catch I wasn’t able to pick up on?

Any advice or help would be appreciated!

Every time someone posts about needing temp housing in the dc area half the responses are "just sign a 12 month lease and break it" like that's reasonable. Breaking a lease here costs two months rent minimum plus you lose your deposit. Thats thousands of dollars

Not everyone here is staying permanently. Contractors get extended, projects get cut, people house hunt for 60 to 90 days in between. The gap between "hotel for a week" and "sign a year lease" is massive and surprisingly hard to fill

Furnished month to month options exist but they're either wildly expensive or sketchy craigslist sublets where you're hoping the actual tenant doesn't flake. Anyone found a middle ground? Specifically arlington or nova side, close to metro