r/novarent

Good Morning, I wanted to ask out right because so far my wife’s and I’s search for a temporary home/ lease take over / long term rental truly anything hasn’t been going well. So I decided to just ask out right because we’re getting down to the wire here and we need more stable housing that is lgbtq friendly and pet friendly. Our dogs Lola and Rosie, are small breed dogs, they’re house trained and are super friendly. Is there anyone and/or any listing in this group that will accept an lgbtq married couple and two small dogs?
We’ve been looking for MONTHS, if not close to a year now and we still haven’t found a viable option for us. The private landlords we’ve reached out to will either say no pets or single tenant only. A pessimistic side of me often wonders if that’s just them being homophobic but I digress. My wife and I aren’t big social people, we don’t drink except at a wedding ( which happens like once a year ) or use hard drugs, we aren’t super loud or messy or obnoxious. We keep to ourselves, we’re pretty introverted and we keep a clean space. All of our loved ones / friends / family live far away so they’d probably never if ever come over to visit. The dogs are small breeds under 20 pounds, are house trained and will only use the bathroom on walks which they get walked 4-5 times a day. We’re looking for a basement unit / studio/ 1bed 1bath/ with a kitchen / kitchenette with washer + dryer for under 2k. It would be more ideal if the rental was in or near ( like 30 / 40 minutes tops ) from Centerville. Any suggestions/ recommendations are welcome

Hello! I’m looking for a 1-2 bedroom house/apt/townhouse/condo to rent starting end of August/early September. Ideally looking to be in Old Town, Del Ray, Bradford, Caryle, Arlandia, or Potomac Yard.

I’m active duty US Coast Guard; single woman in my early 40s; moving to the area for 3-4 years on orders. No pets now but may be interested in cats.

I check Zillow, HotPads, and Military By Owner every day but figured I’d try here too. Everything moves pretty fast and I end up ghosted a lot of the time. Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated. TYIA!

3 Bedrooms and 2 1/2 Baths with patio and deck. Does not come furnished and is available now. https://www.redfin.com/VA/Alexandria/8374-Hunter-Murphy-Cir-22309/home/9831771

Hi everyone,

I'm relocating to Northern Virginia for a role with AWS in Herndon and would appreciate some apartment recommendations.

My priorities are:

1. Easy commute – I'll have a car, so a 10–15 minute drive to Herndon is perfectly fine.
2. Budget – Looking for a 1-bedroom with a base rent of around $2,300/month or less.
3. Quiet environment (most important) – I'm a light sleeper, so I'm looking for an apartment with minimal highway/traffic noise and good sound insulation from neighbors.

So far I've explored apartments around Reston Town Center like Harrison, Signature, Avant, etc. They seem great, but they're also quite expensive.

On the other hand, apartments in Herndon (such as Station on Silver and others) are much more affordable. I'm trying to understand what I'd actually be sacrificing by choosing Herndon over Reston Town Center. Is it mainly the walkable lifestyle, or are there meaningful differences in apartment quality, management, and overall living experience?

If quiet is my #1 priority, are there specific apartment communities in Herndon, Reston, Sterling, or nearby that you'd recommend—or avoid?

Thanks!

Can some one make some recommendations I don’t mind driving nor am I trying to fork over crazy money I’m open to a roommate but depends what would be my best options and locations I should look into I wanna be in the 1k to 1.7k amount in rent can anyone help if possible. I have a car so parking kind of big for me not sure how tricky it can get.

Hi everyone! My husband and I are relocating to Alexandria in September for a military PCS, and we're hoping to find a townhome through a private landlord.

We're looking in Potomac Yard, Del Ray, Old Town North, or Old Town Alexandria with a budget of $5,000/month or less. Ideally we're looking for 3+ bedrooms , 2 bath + , 2 parking. , but we'd also consider a spacious 2-bedroom if the layout is large enough for our growing family.

A little about us:

Married couple expecting our first baby this winter.

My husband is active-duty Navy. (E-8)

I'm a full-time established Realtor in Hawaii and will continue working remotely with my team.

We've been homeowners for years with excellent credit, strong income, and can provide references, proof of income, and anything else you may need.

No pets.

We've spent hundreds of dollars on rental applications through property management companies, but homes are being rented incredibly quickly, and in several cases we haven't even received a response after applying the same day. We completely understand it's a competitive market, so we thought we'd reach out here in case anyone is planning to rent out their townhome or knows someone who is.

If you have an upcoming rental or any leads, we'd be incredibly grateful. Thank you so much!

🏡 FOR RENT – Updated 2BR Townhome in West Springfield | $2,500/mo

Looking for a clean, updated home in a fantastic location? This move-in ready 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome in Cardinal Forest offers comfort, convenience, and great community amenities.

✨ Features You'll Love:
✅ 2 Spacious Bedrooms
✅ 1.5 Bathrooms
✅ 1,120 Sq Ft
✅ Hardwood Floors
✅ Stainless Steel Appliances
✅ Brand-New HVAC (2024)
✅ New Washer & Dryer (2024)
✅ Recessed Lighting
✅ Upper-Level Laundry
✅ Private Fenced Patio – perfect for relaxing, grilling, or enjoying your morning coffee
✅ Assigned Parking Space

🌳 Community Amenities:
🏊 Outdoor Pool
🎾 Tennis Courts
🚶 Walking & Bike Trails
🛝 Playgrounds & Common Areas
🚗 Visitor Parking

📍 Prime West Springfield Location

Minutes from Springfield Town Center, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Target, Giant, Cardinal Forest Plaza, and the Franconia-Springfield Metro. Enjoy quick access to I-95, I-495, Fairfax County Parkway, and other major commuter routes.

🐾 Pets considered on a case-by-case basis
🚭 Non-smoking property
📅 Available Now
💰 Rent: $2,500/month
🔒 Security Deposit: $2,500

📞 Call or text Kennedy at 703-646-0353 to schedule a tour or if you have any questions.

Listing courtesy of Samson Properties.

I signed on for an apartment and moved in last December. Rent was $2400. Cheapest rent for an identical unit is now $3000. I won’t be able to stay if that’s the increase I’m looking at. Even $2700 would be difficult and not worth it.

We need rent increase limits here!

Hi everyone. I could use some help. I’m a responsible young professional who is employed full time. I’m looking for a space (ideally a one bedroom apartment) to live. I would need to either do a 3 month lease with the option to renew or month by month (preferred). I’m super quiet and easy going. I have a 16 year old service cat who would cause no issues. I work in Springfield so anywhere around there is great by me. Parking would be needed. I would need to move in by end of July. I’ve looked on Facebook but so far no luck. Thank you in advance. Any help is or guidance is appreciated.