Post by karinothing on Jan 15, 2013 10:15:18 GMT -5
Well, again I would suggest my hood, btu I dont' think you can get anything under 2K. I thought you loved Clarendon! Anyhoo, I honestly have no clue where you can find a 2 bedroom under 2K in Arlington, I guess outside of Fairlington.
Most of the places i see under 2K are under 1K sq feet, and I am not sure you want to go that small (since you mentioned hating your tiny apt).
What about Alexandria? Kingstowne? (Although the later being far away)
That one is also right near a stop that has buses going to both Pentagon and Crystal City for when you do want Metro access, and it's a super quick walk over the highway to the Village at Shirlington. Parkfairfax is an adorable area. I also have friends who live in Shirlington, and they love it.
If you are willing to stretch just a little on location, maybe take a look at the East Falls Church/Falls Church City area. I used to live in a duplex that was about a 10 minute walk from the EFC metro- in Arlington, but literally a block from the Falls Church City border. There are a few older apartment complexes in Falls Church City that might be under 2k. The new ones are in the 2.5k-3k/mo range for 2 bedrooms though.
I love the area- good restaurants, farmers market, things to walk to, but definitely calmer than Clarendon (I lived in Ballston previously).
Yeah, we might have to expand out to Alexandria (like the CL posting above). I'm just being lazy and don't want to change the car registration if I don't have to, lol.
Ahem. I'd just like to point out that Parkfairfax is actually closer to DC than Fairlington. OK carry on.
But since there are 8 billion units, maybe something is a better price?
Is Bailey's Crossroads too far out for you? (It is for me.) I looked at a place out there, right off Columbia Pike, not too far from the county line. It was pretty big, and my half was only going to be $850, I think, so I'm sure you can find a 2-bedroom for under $2k.
I noticed that prices in Fairlington seem lower than they were two years ago (though admittedly, we were getting ripped off, paying $2075 for our 2/2 that was SOO horribly outdated and such, especially after I found out the landlord across the hall for the EXACT same apartment was charging $1500/mo. )
I think maybe 1800. I would actually pay more in Fairlington because you have access to the pools, tennis courts, etc. There are LOTS of Park Fairfax units for rent on Craigslist - although admittedly most aren't as updated at that one.
We will welcome you back to Fairlington with open arms.
I agree that your place was overpriced. We pay $2100 for a two-floor/2BR/2BA updated place in a great location. Good landlords really can make a difference.
Does Park Fairfax even have pools? I like the area well enough. But there are some really hilly parts even more so than Fairlington. I like the Fairlington perks, pools, tennis courts, etc.
Also, I know you guys are TTC and Fairlington is seriously awesome for families. There are lots of playgrounds in walking distance, a great moms club, and an awesome babysitting co-op.
Does Park Fairfax even have pools? I like the area well enough. But there are some really hilly parts even more so than Fairlington.
Pretty sure it doesn't. There is a gorgeous Christmas tree every year, though. And lots and lots of dogs. I can even tell you which doggies to keep your pup away from.
Post by simpsongal on Jan 15, 2013 11:11:30 GMT -5
Ditto the suggestion to look near Westover or Falls Church. We got lucky and had a great rental house (small 3 bed, 1 bath) for under $2000 in the Williamsburg neighborhood. Check Craigslist b/c they exist but they get snapped up. As you know, Shirlington and Fairlington have some character and walkable areas, they just feel too crowded to me. By our age and now TTC, I wanted a little room to breathe.
In about 6 years, we went from a high rise in Courthouse, to our rental house in North Arlington (on the border of EFC) and then bought a family home in Vienna. It's a DC progression. If you're thinking of buying soon, now is the time for you to start trying more permanent areas.
In about 6 years, we went from a high rise in Courthouse, to our rental house in North Arlington (on the border of EFC) and then bought a family home in Vienna. It's a DC progression. If you're thinking of buying soon, now is the time for you to start trying more permanent areas.
Plenty of people, myself included, make Arlington and Alexandria their permanent home.
Although Swizz - would Falls Church make your current commute any better? I would like Park Fairfax/Fairlington would be pretty miserable.
Ok, I don't know the name of the neighborhood, but it is off the GW parkway right by National. There are some nice apartments and townhomes in there. GW would be easy access to Bethesda right? It is literally right between Old Town and National Airport.
Are you talking northwestish of Potomac Yard, kind of across Jefferson Davis from Crystal City but south of Pentagon City? That's Aurora Hills. I looked a place there that was pretty nice. It was a 2-bedroom in a 4-unit building, and the rent for the whole thing was definitely under $2,000.
And then there's my favorite name - Arlandria, which is around the Arlington/Alexandria border, west of Jefferson Davis.
In about 6 years, we went from a high rise in Courthouse, to our rental house in North Arlington (on the border of EFC) and then bought a family home in Vienna. It's a DC progression. If you're thinking of buying soon, now is the time for you to start trying more permanent areas.
Plenty of people, myself included, make Arlington and Alexandria their permanent home.
Yeah, but look who's making that statement.
BirdGirl, don't you have something like a 3-bedroom? PERISH THE THOUGHT!
I'm not really sure where the GW Parkway dumps you, but I think we're talking about approximately the same area. I accidentally got on the GW Parkway on my move here. It was so pretty. And so confusing! I was lost for an hour before I found my house.
In about 6 years, we went from a high rise in Courthouse, to our rental house in North Arlington (on the border of EFC) and then bought a family home in Vienna. It's a DC progression. If you're thinking of buying soon, now is the time for you to start trying more permanent areas.
Plenty of people, myself included, make Arlington and Alexandria their permanent home.
Of course, but I don't think that's a viewpoint that lacks representation on this board. From other posts on the subject, you'd think people outside the beltway live in West Virginia. It's much like the Bay Area post on housing; it's a tradeoff between commute, schools, land, space, etc.
NO EFFING chance would I move to Bailey's Crossroads. That area is such a disaster traffic-wise.
Do not blame you. I'm just throwing a bunch of shit on the wall to see what sticks.
I wasn't in love with the area, but the actual apartment I looked at was pretty nice (and my potential roommate was very nice and not weird). I probably would have considered it more seriously if I hadn't found my current place.
[quote author=simpsongal board=mm thread=121815 post=2050097 time=1358267606 Of course, but I don't think that's a viewpoint that lacks representation on this board. From other posts on the subject, you'd think people outside the beltway live in West Virginia. It's much like the Bay Area post on housing; it's a tradeoff between commute, schools, land, space, etc. [/quote]
Tradeoff, yes. But what makes one area more "permanent" than another.
[quote author=simpsongal board=mm thread=121815 post=2050097 time=1358267606 Of course, but I don't think that's a viewpoint that lacks representation on this board. From other posts on the subject, you'd think people outside the beltway live in West Virginia. It's much like the Bay Area post on housing; it's a tradeoff between commute, schools, land, space, etc.
Tradeoff, yes. But what makes one area more "permanent" than another. [/quote] Not moving every year or two is a good start
Swizz, I admire your ability to pack and go but I suspect that will get old with an infant.
I've got a frumpy bathrobe waiting for you in the suburbs. But I know you'd prefer to hang out with dazzling young urbanites like Kari and Birdgirl in Arlington. I hope you find a nice place.
[quote author=simpsongal board=mm thread=121815 post=2050097 time=1358267606 Of course, but I don't think that's a viewpoint that lacks representation on this board. From other posts on the subject, you'd think people outside the beltway live in West Virginia. It's much like the Bay Area post on housing; it's a tradeoff between commute, schools, land, space, etc.
Tradeoff, yes. But what makes one area more "permanent" than another.
Not moving every year or two is a good start
Swizz, I admire your ability to pack and go but I suspect that will get old with an infant.
I've got a frumpy bathrobe waiting for you in the suburbs. But I know you'd prefer to hang out with dazzling young urbanites like Kari and Birdgirl in Arlington. I hope you find a nice place.[/quote]
Hem, hem....I would like to be included in that list of dazzling young urbanites. Although I guess since I'm moving to Springfield later this year, my time on that list will be short-lived.
I agree, moving with a kid, freaking sucks. I hope when we move later this year that it will be the last time for a very long time.
Post by karinothing on Jan 15, 2013 13:09:31 GMT -5
Yeah, I just looked at the SW waterfront, man those prices have skyrocketed! Rent on a two bedroom apt has increased about 800 since we looked 3 years ago. Sheesh.
Depending on your commutes, I would also recommend checking out some places in Falls Church. Inside the beltway, close to 66, close to the back roads, and cheaper than Arlington.