The Cairo

This is a rare opportunity to live in a charming and well-maintained studio in an amazing location (The Cairo - 1615 Q St NW) with utilities included (water, electricity). This sunny studio residence includes exposed brick walls, decorative fireplace, large windows, and high ceilings. The Cairo is the tallest privately owned building in DC and the rooftop provides an unparalleled panoramic view of the city. Apartment is wired for high-speed internet and is serviced by Xfinity and RCN as options for your choosing. The kitchen was remodeled in 2020, including new appliances. Almost everything else with a mechanical part in this studio was replaced/upgraded in 2025: every outlet, switch, light bulb, faucet, shower head, garbage disposer, doorknob, etc. The entire apartment has new paint in 2025. Studio has a kitchen with electric stove, hardwood floors, full bathroom, and its own separate foyer/entry room with two closets - perfect for storage - very unique for a studio. The foyer includes a sliding door for extra noise cancellation / privacy if needed. Large built-in HVAC unit keeps the apartment nice and cool in the summer and warm in the winter. HVAC is diligently maintained by the building management (they even change the filters every 6 months for you). The Cairo building is historic, with manicured gardens, elevator, higher-end communal washer and dryers, indoor trash chutes and recycling collection, and bike storage. Building management is excellent, with 24/7 concierge so you never have to worry about a package getting stolen. The community is welcoming; you can often find residents partaking in an evening happy hour on the rooftop (tallest private rooftop in DC!). Location is superb; walk outside your front door to multiple restaurants, bars, parks, night life, grocery stores, convenience stores, and metro. Dupont Circle Metro is an 8-10 min walk straight down Q St. Safeway is 3 min walk. Whole Foods is 8 min walk a few blocks away. Compare to other soulless studios in the area that are outdated and smaller, more expensive, and/or don't include utilities, and lacking amazing rooftop access! Rent: -Rent is $2050/month. Includes utilities (Water, Electricity) -Security Deposit: $1300 (fully refundable at end of lease if no damage) -$350 move-in fee (paid directly to building), $550 if on a weekend. -Renter MUST have renter's insurance at time of lease signing; this is something you should have no matter where you rent and it is extremely inexpensive (as low as $5/month). Requirement for building. -If desired, existing Wifi router will be included as part of security deposit. This will save you $15+ / month as you won't need to rent your own router from Xfinity/RCN. NO PETS ALLOWED FOR THIS LEASE, sorry Minimum lease term is 12 months. Owner pays for utilities (condo fee, water, electricity). Renter is responsible for internet service. Existing Wifi router can be included as part of security deposit if desired, saving tenant approx. $15 per month. First month's rent, security deposit, and move-in fee (paid directly to building management) are due in full prior to move-in. No move-in on holidays. Weekday move-in fee = $350. Weekend move-in fee = $550 (building rules). No smoking allowed. No pets allowed. Rent payments must be delivered electronically via Zelle or Zillow Rent Manager.