1300 U St SE APT 4, Washington, DC 20020

The apartment was completely renovated within the last year and has all of the most up to date stainless steel appliances - including a combo washer/dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, gas stove, and oven. The apartment is fully furnished, to include bedding, towels, linens, kitchen appliances, pots, pans, silverware, smart TV, and every little detail needed to feel at home. The apartment itself is large. It has a large living room, dining room table, galley kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, back porch, and access to an enclosed, shared back yard. The fenced in back yard is large and a great place to allow pets to go outside without fear of them escaping. There is also a firepit in the back yard. This is a 4 unit apartment building. This apartment is on the second floor. Most pets are allowed - please inquire. No destructive pets. Ideal for a young professional, intern, staffer, couple, or student. No drugs allowed. No smoking in the apartment. Smoking allowed in the back yard only. Landlord pays trash, and water. Tenant pays gas and electric. $1,650/month. Decent credit score and background check required to rent this apartment. The Area/Neighborhood: Anacostia is a quickly gentrifying neighborhood. Construction is occurring all around, and new shops and restaurants are expected to open in the coming year - including a Starbucks a couple blocks from this apartment. Its the next "hot spot" in DC. Within a few minutes walk of this house are several restaurants (Busboys and Poets, Cajun Chicken place, Mamas Pizza, Anacostia Arts Center Cafe), and the famous Busboys and Poets is due to open soon. Its a happening area but still in the midst of transition. Diverse, thats a great word for Anacostia. The apartment is about a 10 min walk from the Anacostia metro stop. Anacostia metro is on the green line, 1 stop away from Navy Yard, 3 stops from l'Enfant Plaza and 5 stops from Chinatown. A trip to the center of DC takes less than 15 min. Driving is also very convenient from this location. I295 will take you to the the Beltway in 15 min, to Alexandria in 20 min or to New York Ave in 10 min using I395. Navy Yard is one metro stop or a 5 min drive away. Enjoy a Baseball game at the Nationals Park or stroll around the modern Yards Park. Many new dining and drinking options: Osteria Morini , Agua 301, Kruba Thai and Sushi, Potbelly's, Bluejacket brewery...all just a few stops away. The Anacostia river features a large waterfront park area with an outdoor swimming pool, a roller rink and a new outdoor 'Fitness Zone' Gym area in the park. For a jog or a bike ride, the Riverwalk Trail loops 12 miles around the Anacostia river. Landlord pays trash, and water. Tenant pays gas and electric. A year + lease is preferred, but will consider shorter term leases.