I spent all of my 20's in "group houses" and had a wonderful time and lifelong friends as a result, then I spent most of my 30's living w/ my sister.

Makes affordable housing infinitely more achievable and fun.

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Anonymous wrote: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

If you consider living in a house with a bunch of random guys safe then good for you, but I am an adult and I don't want to share a tiny apartment with another person, this isn't college. If you don't make enough to afford your own place in DC then you shouldn't live here.

??? Why do you have to be so critical? Maybe people like living in group housing. I could afford to have my own place, but I prefer to have a roommate because it's nice to have someone to share the bills with, among other reasons. I'm able to put a lot more into savings. And my apartment definitely isn't small. Would I personally want to live in a group house? Probably not. But sharing an apartment with one person is hardly a hardship.

If your 18 sure, but for an adult living with a roommate is not good.

It's not good? I don't even know why I'm replying since you can't argue with stupid, but I had roommates all throughout college. That was 18-21. Guess I broke some magical mystical rule then?
There is nothing wrong with an adult having a roommate. I'd rather an adult have a roommate as a smart financial decision than an adult spend the majority of his/her money on rent and be drowning in debt.

There is no such a thing like "safe neighborhood" crazy people are all over the district.

for what it's worth, not all group houses are beer pong and parties ... some are professional people that just can't/don't want to live on their own and spend their evenings just like other adults that don't party

OP have you considered Takoma Park? I live in downtown Takoma Park and the reason I stay is because the whole area has rent control. The down side is that buildings are old and the landlords don't put any money into them since they can't charge higher rents to recoup their cost. However, if you can tolerate the 'charming' qualities of living in an old house its a great bargain.

As for cheap rents in NW, they are rare. The reason I live in MD is because my one bedroom in NE (Brookland) shot up to $1400 per month! Your best chance for low cost housing in NW is a group house with 4-6 people. I have also done that in my younger years and enjoyed the parties and beer pong. If you did not get in on cheap rent a couple years back, and get a long term lease, then you will be heading to the suburbs for some privacy.

I'm 23...I'm pretty sure it's okay to live with one female roommate in a two bedroom condo. thanks for your concern though.

and in this "safe" neighborhood I have no problem walking around at night. I've never really had the reason to go out walking alone in the dark, but if I did I don't think I would start to worry until maybe 7 or 8 blocks away? again though, why would I need to go walking around alone in the dark

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Anonymous wrote: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

If you consider living in a house with a bunch of random guys safe then good for you, but I am an adult and I don't want to share a tiny apartment with another person, this isn't college. If you don't make enough to afford your own place in DC then you shouldn't live here.

??? Why do you have to be so critical? Maybe people like living in group housing. I could afford to have my own place, but I prefer to have a roommate because it's nice to have someone to share the bills with, among other reasons. I'm able to put a lot more into savings. And my apartment definitely isn't small. Would I personally want to live in a group house? Probably not. But sharing an apartment with one person is hardly a hardship.

If your 18 sure, but for an adult living with a roommate is not good.

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Anonymous wrote: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

If you consider living in a house with a bunch of random guys safe then good for you, but I am an adult and I don't want to share a tiny apartment with another person, this isn't college. If you don't make enough to afford your own place in DC then you shouldn't live here.

??? Why do you have to be so critical? Maybe people like living in group housing. I could afford to have my own place, but I prefer to have a roommate because it's nice to have someone to share the bills with, among other reasons. I'm able to put a lot more into savings. And my apartment definitely isn't small. Would I personally want to live in a group house? Probably not. But sharing an apartment with one person is hardly a hardship.

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Anonymous wrote: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

How many blocks would you walk at night in his "safe" neighborhood?

As long as everyone leaves a porch light on and you aren't carrying too many bags it's relatively safe.

Anonymous wrote: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

If you consider living in a house with a bunch of random guys safe then good for you, but I am an adult and I don't want to share a tiny apartment with another person, this isn't college. If you don't make enough to afford your own place in DC then you shouldn't live here.

I've lived in Columbia Heights for three years and have found it to be relatively safe. I am more worried about a hellish commute than safety.

Anonymous wrote: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

How many blocks would you walk at night in his "safe" neighborhood?