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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]2 baths is not a must, 3 beds is. So one entire quadrant of the city is only for wealthy people? Seems pretty outrageous to me.  At 250k/yr, an extra 500-800 per month for one extra bedroom in an apartment shouldn't be that big of a deal.

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Much of NW is off limits to you, but there are definitely areas like Petworth, Brightwood and Takoma where you can find something more affordable.

Here's a 3 BR house, for $800 less than you are currently paying:

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/apa/4853204506.html

Here's 3 BR in Brightwood that would save you $850

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/apa/4841815925.html

This is Takoma Park MD, right over the line and you'd save more than $1,000.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/apa/4860490566.html

If you want to save more, you can get 3 Bedrooms here and save $1,500 walking distance from NW, and a quick bus ride to the Red Line and the amenities of Downtown Silver Spring

http://rollingwoodmd.riverstoneres.com/Apartments/module/property_info/property%5Bid%5D/105400/

$1,500 a month is 18K a year towards paying down those student loans, or saving up for a down payment.

Or you can just say "I know I'm upper middle class.  I can afford some luxuries but not ALL the luxuries.  The luxuries I choose are to live in a wealthy area, to not have the baby sleep in my room, to have my own office . . . " I'm good with that choice.

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