Welcome to this beautiful newly renovated craftsman style home in Takoma Park. The upper unit (Unit A) offers a generous open floor plan, the primary bedroom has an en suite, there are two additional bedrooms (currently used as offices/guest space) and a full bathroom. The home is flooded with sunlight, has gleaming hardwood floors throughout, a chefs kitchen that opens into the living room great for entertaining and has stainless steel appliances. There is a large front balcony off of the living room, a washer/dryer and ample storage. The upper unit includes exclusive access to a rear patio including a storage shed and a fully fenced in large backyard. Unit A has its own fully separate entrance and utilities, with a separate tenant living in the floor below.
Utilities: Unit has central air/heat. Renter is responsible for electric. Owner pays water, recycling and trash. Curbside composting is also included. Pets are allowed, no smoking. ($420 one-time deposit, refundable at the end of the lease)
About the neighborhood: quiet, safe street with two cul-de-sacs. Very close to the Sligo Creek Parkway Trail and Colby Neighborhood Park playground, Piney Branch Elementary School and Takoma Middle School.
Parking / transportation: Driveway is shared with the unit B tenant, easy street parking is available, and location is convenient for several transit options:
- Short walk to the Ride On Montgomery County 12 Bus stop to Takoma station for the Red line metro, and WMATA buses (1.5 miles away).
- 10 min drive to Fort Totten metro for Red, Yellow and Green lines.
The lease: Available November 2025, with some move-in flexibility available. $3,150/month rent. $3,150 security deposit required. One year lease minimum, 18 month lease preferred, with first month rent due at signing as well as a security deposit of $3,150 (refundable at the end of the lease). This is a rent-stabilized unit, per Takoma Park's rent stabilization law. Reusable tenant screening accepted on a case by case basis; tenant screening includes a background & credit check.
Renter is responsible for electric. Owner pays water, recycling and trash. Curbside composting is also included.
Pets are allowed, no smoking. ($420 one-time deposit, refundable at the end of the lease)
One year lease minimum, with first month rent due at signing as well as a security deposit of $3,150 (refundable at the end of the lease). Reusable tenant screening accepted on a case by case basis; tenant screening includes a background & credit check.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$3,150/mo
711 Colby Ave #A, Takoma Park, MD 20912
3beds
1,200sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
What's special
Ample storageRear patioGleaming hardwood floorsStainless steel appliancesFlooded with sunlightLarge front balconyGenerous open floor plan
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Dog door, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Shared driveway, Water included in rent
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Takoma Park
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2025 | Price change | $3,150-3.8%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,276+2.4%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 10/1/2024 | Listing removed | $3,200$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 9/27/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,200$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||

