518 Buchanan St NW, Washington, DC 20011
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
- Smoke Free
- Washer/Dryer
- Yard
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
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Dogs Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Parking
- Garage--
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Get In Touch
Washington, DC 20011
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Good public transit70 / 100
Driveability
Somewhat drivable30 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Travel and Transit







Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Barnard Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Christian Family Montessori School
Grades PK-5
Private
MacFarland Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Preparatory School of the District of Columbia
Grades K-8
Private
Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland
Grades 9-12
Public
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)
Discover Petworth, Washington, DC
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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