You do notice that the OP returned to say "Mission accomplished," right?

Does it have to be single family? I know of a townhouse that's walking distance to Ballston, and it may be around that price.

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Anonymous wrote:PP, I think the OP was saying that they weren't trying to live in a super-desirable, high-dollar area like Clarendon, just hoping to be in North Arlington. They're not saying that they're picky and don't want to live in Clarendon. (I imagine they probably would- it's nice and walkable and the schools are fine.)

Except that most of N. Arlington is higher dollar than Clarendon, generally speaking, because it is more desireable. I.e., the further north you go, the closer to McLean, the higher the home prices and rents. That said, there are more town homes/condos in the Clarendon area.

OP, you should check around Marymount University. That's Country Club Hills, so rentals may be few and far between or out of your price range, but worth a looksie since there might be student housing a landlord might be relieved to rental to a family for a change.

Not so much the case any more, if you look at actual land parcel prices (assessments or sales). Per square foot of home or land, areas like Lyon Village proximate to Clarendon (or Ballston, Courthouse etc.) more than hold their own with the further north areas.

For anyone else who is looking, I just recently became aware that there are rental listings on the ArlNow Blog, www.arlnow.com

Anonymous wrote:PP, I think the OP was saying that they weren't trying to live in a super-desirable, high-dollar area like Clarendon, just hoping to be in North Arlington. They're not saying that they're picky and don't want to live in Clarendon. (I imagine they probably would- it's nice and walkable and the schools are fine.)

Except that most of N. Arlington is higher dollar than Clarendon, generally speaking, because it is more desireable. I.e., the further north you go, the closer to McLean, the higher the home prices and rents. That said, there are more town homes/condos in the Clarendon area.

OP, you should check around Marymount University. That's Country Club Hills, so rentals may be few and far between or out of your price range, but worth a looksie since there might be student housing a landlord might be relieved to rental to a family for a change.

OP here - you all freaked me out about renting in N. Arlington and really it ended up not being difficult to find a place at all.

I highly doubt they remediated mold at that rental price. My cousin rented a very similar house that neighborhood and it also had a mold problem.

OP here, thank you!!!!

My 7yo son's best friend lives across the street from that 26th Rd house above. I've never been in it and can't speak to mold or condition. Also I was told that there's more than one rental house on that cul-de-sac, so who knows, another might work too, ask the neighbors if you go visit. It's a nice location - it's about a mile from the East Falls Church metro so you can walk it in nice weather if you want. Close enough to Lee Hwy that you can quickly move through Arlington to anyplace else you need to go. Short drive to Lee Harrison shops that have grocery, restaurants etc. The street is kind of narrow and can be a PITA for guest parking because of the set up, but other than that, it's not bad.

Anonymous wrote:OP Here - thank you so much for all of the suggestions, I will start making phone calls soon! For those who asked, we can probably afford $3k, but I really, really don't want to increase our monthly expenses by that much. We're on a fantastic savings spree right now and I don't want to jeopardize that in any way (plus having a baby adds how much to your monthly expenses?).

Anyway, please feel free to post updates here if you know about a place for rent in Arlington that meets my criteria

http://www.mcenearney.com/property/14574706/6028_26TH_RD_N_ARLINGTON_VA_22207 (they've apparently updated this house, but the former tenants had to move out because of mold. Be sure to ask about that!)

http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3112-1st-Pl-N_Arlington_VA_22201_M63359-28955?cid=EML300186

OP Here - thank you so much for all of the suggestions, I will start making phone calls soon! For those who asked, we can probably afford $3k, but I really, really don't want to increase our monthly expenses by that much. We're on a fantastic savings spree right now and I don't want to jeopardize that in any way (plus having a baby adds how much to your monthly expenses?).

Anyway, please feel free to post updates here if you know about a place for rent in Arlington that meets my criteria

Anonymous wrote:Why would OP spend $3000 to move to N. Arlington when she can spend that much to stay in the city?? Arlington rents seem to be more expensive than NW rents!!!

Because she wants to send her kids to a good public school?

Why would OP spend $3000 to move to N. Arlington when she can spend that much to stay in the city?? Arlington rents seem to be more expensive than NW rents!!!