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$2,250 Total Monthly Price

518 Buchanan St NW, Washington, DC 20011

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What This House Offers

Fully renovated English basement apartment:
- 1 bedroom with large pass-through closets + 1 full bath
- 2 offices / bonus rooms
- In-unit washer and dryer
- 2...
private entrances (back and front)
- Private parking spot & lots of street parking
- Central heat & AC (separate HVAC from upstairs unit)
- Huge, fully enclosed back yard with automatic garage door
- Kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, large fridge, & 2 burner hotplate
- Shaded back patio area great for secure bike storage
- Steps to multiple bus routes D44, D40, D74, C75 and bikeshare station
- Steps to Sherman Circle and Grant Circle parks
15 min walk to Georgia Ave-Petworth metro and groceries (Safeway, Yes Organic Market)
- 10 min walk to Upshur St (Menya Hosaki, Timber Pizza, Honeymoon Chicken, Buna Coffeehouse, Petworth Library, Petworth Recreation Center, etc.)

Lease Terms:
- Available: July 1, 2026 with flexible move-in date
- Monthly rent: $2250
- Deposit: $2250
- Pet deposit: $500 (only dogs allowed)
- Length: 1 year lease
- Occupancy Limit: 2 people
- No smoking permitted indoors
- No subletting permitted

Utilities Included:
- Garbage
- Recycling
- Sewage

Utilities separately paid by tenant:
- Electric
- Water
- Cable/Internet (basement is separately wired for Comcast Xfinity - tenant must set up)

Fully renovated basement apartment in quiet neighborhood close to shopping and public transportation. Owners live upstairs and quickly address any issues. Great apt for:
- Remote workers: 2 bonus rooms allow for 2 separate office spaces.
- Dog-lovers: Can't beat the huge and fully fenced back yard.
- Cyclists / Bikers: Easily store your bike on the back patio and ride out through the automatic garage door.
- Private parking pad: Excellent to securely park and store your car or motorcycle.

Electric and water are not separately metered. Tenant pays actual electricity usage cost, determined by an in-unit metering utility, and 1/3 of total monthly water cost. The basement apartment is separately wired for Comcast Xfinity, which tenant must set up in their own name and pay all monthly costs. First month rent, deposit, and pet deposit (if applicable) due at signing. Property owners live in above-ground unit (and do not have pets). Tenant must obtain renter's insurance.

Unit

  • $2,250 Total Monthly Price

    12 Month Lease

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 820 sq. ft.
  • Available Jul 1

Home Features

  • Basement
  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Office
  • Patio
  • Refrigerator

Community Features

  • Bicycle Storage
  • Garages
  • Recycling
  • Utilities Included

518 Buchanan St NW is a single-family home for rent in Washington, DC

Fees and Policies

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Dogs Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

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Property Address:
518 Buchanan St NW,
Washington, DC 20011

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable90 / 100

Transit

Good public transit70 / 100

Driveability

Somewhat drivable30 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable70 / 100

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Travel and Transit

Subway
2 min Drive
Green Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Yellow Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Commuter Rail
8 min Drive
Virginia Railway Express
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
17 min Drive
DCA
Airport
Washington Dulles International
51 min Drive
Washington Dulles International
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
45 min Drive
Baltimore-Washington International

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

9 rating

Barnard Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

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Christian Family Montessori School

Grades PK-5

Private

7 rating

MacFarland Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

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Preparatory School of the District of Columbia

Grades K-8

Private

4 rating

Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland

Grades 9-12

Public

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Kirov Academy of Washington D.C.

Grades 6-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Catholic University

Drive: 5 min (1.7 mi)

Howard University

Drive: 4 min (2.1 mi)

Trinity Washington University

Drive: 6 min (2.3 mi)

Univ. District of Columbia

Drive: 7 min (3.3 mi)

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Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 518 Buchanan St NW proximity to 4620-4630 14th Street and DC USA. 4620-4630 14th Street is 0.8 miles away, and DC USA is within a 28 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 70, 518 Buchanan St NW has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 5.7 miles. Transit options include Georgia Ave-Petworth and Fort Totten.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 518 Buchanan St NW are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Meridian Hill Park, Rock Creek Park, and Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens.

Airports

Living in Petworth provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 17 minutes from 518 Buchanan St NW. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 29.8 miles away.

Military Bases

There is US Soldiers & Airmens Home near Washington, DC.

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