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[quote=Anonymous]Hey OP Welcome to DC! We moved about a year ago from another East Coast city but originally from the Midwest so I understand the sticker shock.

My advice is if you want to live in DC proper, start researching (and visiting if possible!) the neighborhoods. Without knowing what you want specifically, it’s hard to make a granular recommendation but - for the most part - people tend to recommend NW DC for the best combination of transit, schools, safety and amenities.

Also, despite what some here have said, it IS possible to find a rental in some of the nicer NW neighborhoods like Glover Park and Cleveland Park within your budget provided you have an ok tolerance for an older row home or a smaller 2bd apartment. It’s much harder if you have pets, as many landlords don’t like to rent homes to people with pets. The larger buildings will generally add a fee.

To help narrow down your neighborhood options, consider your tolerance for commuting and how far you want to be from public transit, if applicable. DC is pretty well-connected but some areas like Georgetown, Foxhall etc don’t have metro access which can be a deal breaker for some.

Also how walkable do you want your neighborhood to be? Some neighborhoods have a much more dense, urban vibe than others (DuPont Circle vs Woodley Park or AU Park). If that’s important to you, it can help you narrow your options down. Generally the further North/West you go, the more suburban  and less walkable the city becomes, albeit with retaining metro/bus access into Downtown.

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