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Townhouse for rent
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    $3,250/mo

    1885 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020

    3beds
    1,585sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Townhouse
    Available Fri Aug 1 2025
    No pets
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    Forced air

    What's special

    Private parkingFinished basementPrivacy fenceUpdated kitchenBreakfast counterQuartz countertopsHardwood floors
    Rent this beautifully renovated home in the DC neighborhood of Douglass! The home comes complete with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, updated kitchen, den, laundry, porch, deck, private parking, privacy fence, security system, hardwood floors and recess lighting. The large kitchen boasts a 5-burner gas stove, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, quartz countertops, and breakfast counter. The finished basement has its own entrance, bedroom, bathroom, and a kitchenette that only needs a mini fridge to complete. The master bedroom has its own private bath. There are newly installed screen doors and energy-efficient windows. Central heating and air conditioning are controlled with a programmable thermostat/app. There is abundant, free street parking with no permit necessary. Your new home is centrally located in the neighborhood of Douglass and is highly walk-able. It is a 12-minute walk to the Congress Heights metro, Entertainment & Sports Arena, Dept. of Homeland Security, Coast Guard HQ. Easy metro and bus access to the Wharf, Navy Yard, and Capitol Hill. And if you don't want to walk to the metro, the metro bus stops right on the corner! 5-minute walk to the community park with public pool, picnic area, and playground. 8-minute walk to Giant Grocery, Chipotle, Pizza Boli, IHOP, library, dry cleaner, Wells Fargo. 1.0 mile to Safeway, McDonald's, and the Skyland Town Center including Roaming Rooster, Savage Breakfast Club, CVS, LIDL, Starbucks, mezeh, Maizal, Jersey Mike's, &Pizza, Tropical Smoothie, Capital One, Chase. A few minute drive to JBAB. 15 minute drive to National Harbor. Easy access to Suitland Parkway and the 295 makes this an ideal location for commuters who live in DC. Tenants are responsible for gas, electric, water, internet, and lawn care. Security deposit is one month's rent. No pets. Please, no smoking or vaping of any kind inside the house. Prospective tenants are screened based upon a combination of credit report, references, and verified gross monthly income 3x the monthly rent. Must apply through Zillow prior to scheduling a viewing. Schedule your viewing today!
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Has basement: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,585 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Internet not included in rent, Privacy fence, Water not included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 58920066

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Property subtype: Townhouse

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Washington

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/22/2025Price change$3,250-5.8%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/10/2025Listed for rent$3,450+32.7%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/24/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager
    6/19/2022Listed for rent$2,600$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager
    11/5/2020Sold$490,000$309/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided

    Neighborhood: Shipley Terrace