Apartments in NW DC....

[Anonymous]

I'm a nanny living in Columbia Heights who up until recently had a housing exchange that worked well. Because of my work week (50+hrs) I'd really love to stay in the area and avoid a commute. I know in general a nanny salary can't really support living in the district but I was wondering if anyone has any leads on cheap apartments or group houses etc.


Also how is everyone making it hahaha?!

Thanks in advance!

[Anonymous]

how much do you take home each month?

[Anonymous]

3K. My plan is try and supplement my income with a second job and bring in another 500-700 per month

[Anonymous]

that's more than enough to live in NW DC. I take home only 2500/month and live comfortably a few blocks from the Columbia heights metro. I live with one roommate in a 2bdrm apt. use craigslist and padmapper to find a place

[Anonymous]

I nanny in NW during the day and after school across the border in MD, it works out amazingly for me because I love the break and the variety (idk how you all do it 50+ hours with the same kid!) and I live in Georgetown. My apartment is $2000 a month which comes out to about ~35-40% of my income toward rent which is the recommended amount, all my other bills are covered between my two employers so I get to save a lot.

I do not have a roommate, have a really nice modern 1BR condo with granite, hardwood floors, etc, and all utilities included plus parking.

It's definitely possible.

[Anonymous]

I thought the recommended amount to spend on housing was 30% which would mean 900.00 for me.

Thank you for the recommendations. I'm going to check out padmapper now. I've responded to a couple postings on craigslist and haven't heard back from anyone. I think I need to compose an email that makes me more 'attractive" as a roommate. I've just given pertinent information and included my phone number but when I look at the ads its more like online dating

Thanks again!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I thought the recommended amount to spend on housing was 30% which would mean 900.00 for me.

Thank you for the recommendations. I'm going to check out padmapper now. I've responded to a couple postings on craigslist and haven't heard back from anyone. I think I need to compose an email that makes me more 'attractive" as a roommate. I've just given pertinent information and included my phone number but when I look at the ads its more like online dating

Thanks again!

If you are working 50+ hour weeks and only bringing home $3000 ($900 = 30% of 3k) then I think your first order of business will be finding a new job that pays a fair wage for a nanny. $15 an hour is pitiful in DC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I thought the recommended amount to spend on housing was 30% which would mean 900.00 for me.

Thank you for the recommendations. I'm going to check out padmapper now. I've responded to a couple postings on craigslist and haven't heard back from anyone. I think I need to compose an email that makes me more 'attractive" as a roommate. I've just given pertinent information and included my phone number but when I look at the ads its more like online dating

Thanks again!

If you are working 50+ hour weeks and only bringing home $3000 ($900 = 30% of 3k) then I think your first order of business will be finding a new job that pays a fair wage for a nanny. $15 an hour is pitiful in DC.

I don't think that's true at all. She takes HOME 3K. that's after taxes. thats sounds pretty good to me

[Anonymous]

I don't make 15.00hr but thanks for the advice regarding affordable housing resources.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I thought the recommended amount to spend on housing was 30% which would mean 900.00 for me.

Thank you for the recommendations. I'm going to check out padmapper now. I've responded to a couple postings on craigslist and haven't heard back from anyone. I think I need to compose an email that makes me more 'attractive" as a roommate. I've just given pertinent information and included my phone number but when I look at the ads its more like online dating

Thanks again!

If you are working 50+ hour weeks and only bringing home $3000 ($900 = 30% of 3k) then I think your first order of business will be finding a new job that pays a fair wage for a nanny. $15 an hour is pitiful in DC.

I don't think that's true at all. She takes HOME 3K. that's after taxes. thats sounds pretty good to me

ONLY if it affords housing in a safe area. Right?

[Anonymous]

...and it does. I take home 2500/month and as I said before, I live in a 2 bdrm apt with a roommate blocks from the Columbia Heights metro. I live in a safe area and have never once felt fearful. go away if you can't contribute to the discussion like an adult

[Anonymous]

Poster above are you comfortable sharing the building name? Thanks

[Anonymous]

Thanks for starting this thread op!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I thought the recommended amount to spend on housing was 30% which would mean 900.00 for me.

Thank you for the recommendations. I'm going to check out padmapper now. I've responded to a couple postings on craigslist and haven't heard back from anyone. I think I need to compose an email that makes me more 'attractive" as a roommate. I've just given pertinent information and included my phone number but when I look at the ads its more like online dating

Thanks again!

If you are working 50+ hour weeks and only bringing home $3000 ($900 = 30% of 3k) then I think your first order of business will be finding a new job that pays a fair wage for a nanny. $15 an hour is pitiful in DC.

I don't think that's true at all. She takes HOME 3K. that's after taxes. thats sounds pretty good to me

ONLY if it affords housing in a safe area. Right?

Lots of safe areas outside of the district. OP wants to stay in the district, and realizes that's the more expensive option. Safety wasn't her concern.

[Anonymous]

ugh guys, shut up about about safety! there are plenty of safe areas within her budget.

I'm the PP from above and I rent a condo so don't really want to give out the building name as there are only 4 units and none of them are renting now, so it wouldn't make a difference to you anyways. a friend of mine lives on Rhode Island NW right near north capitol and he lives in a house (I think there are 4 bedrooms?) and pays $700/month. he, too, lives in a safe area and has just fine housing. there are places all over DC that are safe and fit in your budget. it just takes time to sift through them all! best of luck