8 R St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Room for Rent
This listing offers a private bedroom within a shared property. You may share common spaces like the kitchen, living room, and possibly bathrooms with other renters or the property owner.
What This House Offers
About the House:
Monthly utilities are split six ways and each tenant pays 1/6 with an average of about $85 per tenant. I am generally available any day after... 10AM to tour the property with you including weekends.
This huge three-level, six bedroom, five bath rowhouse built in 1895 is situated in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of DC on the unit block of R Street NW. This home features 10-foot ceilings, lots of natural light, custom Elfa closets, and freshly refinished hardwood floors throughout. This 3000 square-foot house further features an outdoor deck, a patio space, a basement storage room, two full sized refrigerators, and a dedicated laundry room with two washers, two dryers, and a utility sink.
About the location: this home is located around the corner from neighborhood hangout Pub & The People and their basement speakeasy; down the street from Big Bear Cafe and their seasonal farmer's market; an easy neighborhood walk to Red Hen, Yoga District, Aroi Thai & Japanese, Bacio Pizzeria, Etabli, El Camino, Boundary Stone, PhoXotic, and Showtime Lounge; The 9:30 Club, The Atlantic, Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter, Whole Foods, and Safeway are also within walking distance. Centrally located to the entire city with easy access to freeways like 50, 395, etc if you need to get out of town. 25-minute drive to/from DCA (National Airport); 1.1 miles from Union Station; easy on-street parking for Zone 5 permit holders; walking distance to Howard University and Hospital, Children's National Hospital, and the newly opened Reservoir Park; not far from amazing city amenities like Union Market, Eastern Market, numerous movie theaters, Union Station, MOM's Organic Market/Whole Foods/Giant/Safeway/Costco, Home Depot and Ace Hardware.
Transportation options: 12 minute walk to New York Ave/Florida Ave Metro Station on the red line. 15 Minute walk to Shaw/Howard Metro Station on the yellow/green line. Served by the 80, P6, G8, G9, X3, 90, and 92 bus lines. Many Capital Bikeshare stations located nearby. Four blocks to Metropolitan Branch bike trail. Walk Score: 89 (Very Walkable); Transit Score: 76 (Excellent Transit); Bike Score: 91 (Biker's Paradise). Easy access to freeways like 50, 395, etc.
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Unit Bedroom #4
- $1,250
Total Monthly Price 3 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 115 sq. ft.
- Available Jun 1
Unit Bedroom #3
- $1,250
Total Monthly Price 3 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 145 sq. ft.
- Available Jun 1
Unit Bedroom #2
- $1,250
Total Monthly Price 3 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 150 sq. ft.
- Available Jun 1
Unit Bedroom #5
- $1,250
Total Monthly Price 3 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 120 sq. ft.
- Available Jun 1
Unit Bedroom #6
- $1,350
Total Monthly Price 3 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 130 sq. ft.
- Available Jun 1
Unit Bedroom #1
- $1,450
Total Monthly Price 3 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 250 sq. ft.
- Available Jun 1
Home Features
- Air Conditioning
- Attic
- Basement
- Bay Window
- Built-In Bookshelves
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- Crown Molding
- Deck
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Double Pane Windows
- Freezer
- Furnished
- Granite Countertops
- Handrails
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- High Ceilings
- High Speed Internet Access
- Ice Maker
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Large Bedrooms
- Microwave
- Oven
- Patio
- Porch
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Storage Units
- Tile Floors
- Tub/Shower
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
- Window Coverings
- Yard
Community Features
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Storage Space
- Walking/Biking Trails
8 R St NW is a room for rent in Washington, DC
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Parking
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Washington, DC 20001
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable40 / 100
Bikeability
Very bikeable80 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy65 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Langley Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
McKinley Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Kendall Demonstration Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
Dunbar High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Academy for Ideal Education - T Street
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Howard University
Drive: 3 min (1.1 mi)
Georgetown Law
Drive: 2 min (1.2 mi)
Georgetown
Drive: 2 min (1.2 mi)
Gallaudet University
Drive: 5 min (1.6 mi)
Discover Bloomingdale, Washington, DC
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 8 R St NW proximity to Rhode Island Avenue Shopping Center and Rhode Island Place. Rhode Island Avenue Shopping Center is 1 mile away, and Rhode Island Place is within a 26 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Bloomingdale is exceptional public transit. Within 6.4 miles of 8 R St NW, you’ll find Noma-Gallaudet U, Shaw-Howard U, and Union Station - Dc Streetcar / H Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 8 R St NW are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2 miles, including Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS, and Marian Koshland Science Museum.
Airports
Living in Bloomingdale provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 12 minutes from 8 R St NW. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 29.3 miles away.
Military Bases
There is US Soldiers & Airmens Home near Washington, DC.
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