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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Metro stations - Farragut West and Federal Triangle - work and preschool respectively. We're looking to rent in the short term. Looking for 3 bedrooms, budget upto $4,000 a month. Is that realistic? We're moving from London. So used to walking everywhere and using public transport. Also won't have a car initially.[/quote]

Farragut West is on the Orange Line.  How do you feel about the burbs?  Fairfax/Vienna metro, Oakton?  Good schools, good preschools, affordable, on metro.  [/quote]

Don't mean to rude, but Oakton would be a terrible idea for the OP! They won't have a car and, although Oakton has the metro, they will need to drive to the metro station….Oakton is a perfectly fine community, but it's not for anyone wanting city living.

OP - as the other PPs have stated, DC is very different than London (and many other cities, even within the US). All of the inbound neighborhoods mentioned are good options - Capital Hill, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, Kalorama, Woodley Park). Will you have a chance to come here before your move to look for housing and see the city a bit? Only you can determine what type of area you would be most comfortable in. Definitely get a one-year lease (and maybe only 6-months if possible) so that you can explore the area you want to be longterm.

Also, DC can sometimes be harder for newcomers to meet other people. People here tend to be very busy and on the move. But don't worry - there are really wonderful people here even if it takes you a little time to find them! I would definitely recommend joining a mom's group and getting out as much as possible.

Good luck and welcome to DC![/quote]

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