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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would look in the area of Capitol Hill but in bounds for Maury, Brent, Watkins or Payne Elementary.
The Hill is a beautiful area and walkable to many metros, restaurants, parks and the National Mall. 
There are several local rental agencies but they don’t always know the boundary lines so do you own research.
I found hotpads to be a reliable site with actual up to date prices.  I also recommend you negotiate!
Keep in mind that in many of the row houses you will need to pay water, gas, electric and internet which could run you another $300-$500 per month [/quote]

As somebody who lives in Capitol Hill I second this post. You are guaranteed a spot in your in bounds public school, so even though you missed the lottery window, it would not impact a 2nd grader. Besides the commute, metro, and walkability of Capitol Hill, if you are new to the area and want to explore experience DC, you can bike/walk/scooter down to the Mall, museums, parks, sports games, etc. For better or worse, there a lot of families coming and going in DC (State Dept, military, moving, or school choice), so your child will not be the only 'new' kid - everybody is used to making new frineds. While my kids have been in their school since PK3, newer kids and families always have an easy time adjusting.

If and when you find a house you like, I'd reach out specifically for parents from that school boundary to talk to. I agree with the prior poster that this site can get pretty polarized and heated, and there are a lot of families in DC, MD, VA, charter, public, and private who are all happy with their schools, but aren't as vocal on here.[/quote]

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