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Relocating to DC- help

lyhmgtlyhmgt
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Hi DC area Nesties,

A friend of mine is moving to DC next month for a new job and is trying to find somewhere to live.  She'll be working right in DC (I think she'll be traveling throughout the city for work).  From what she's heard, the cost of rental is pretty high, but she's coming from LA so it won't be too much of a change.  However I'm guessing she doesn't want to spend more than $1700 or so a month.  Can you give any suggestions on areas she should look (or areas to keep away from)?  She is single and ready to mingle, very active and outgoing and likes to meet people. 

Thanks.

Yvette

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Re: Relocating to DC- help

  • cmh06cmh06
    I'm not familiar with the areas of DC.  If you repost this on the regular DC board, you will probably get some good suggestions. 
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  • nolebridenolebride
    I think we need more information. There are tons of great ares in DC as well as VA and MD. Where exactly is her office? That's really important since traffic can be really bad. Will she have a car?
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  • mek10976mek10976

    It's been awhile since I've "mingled", but DC, Arlington, and Old Town Alexandria are the usual hot-spots.  Some good neighborhoods are:

    DC:  Most anything in NW (Georgetown, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom, etc.)  Also, Capitol Hill (NE, SE) is fun.

    Arlington:  Clarendon, Courthouse, Ballston, Pentagon City, Shirlington

    Places to avoid:  Anacostia, Much of NE and SE DC that isn't included in Capitol Hill.  I think SW DC isn't great either.

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  • amh_navyblueamh_navyblue
    Several good places have been mentioned already, but I'll throw Mt. Pleasant into the mix--diverse neighborhood, lots of young professionals and very accessible to transit.
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  • ktwilleyktwilley member
    It depends on what she's looking for, but I'd highly recommend Clarendon in Arlington if she's looking for newer construction and lots of restaurants and cars. It's also really easy to get into DC on the metro from there, and parking isn't bad. Most of the places in the established neighborhoods of DC are old buildings (but charming) and the newer ones in DC are in "up and coming" neighborhoods. 
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  • ktwilleyktwilley member
    It depends on what she's looking for, but I'd highly recommend Clarendon in Arlington if she's looking for newer construction and lots of restaurants and bars. It's also really easy to get into DC on the metro from there, and parking isn't bad. Most of the places in the established neighborhoods of DC are old buildings (but charming) and the newer ones in DC are in "up and coming" neighborhoods. 
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