Answers to common questions about renting a room in DC: security deposits, the $175 utilities package, $48 screening, month-to-month options, and pets.
Straight answers to the questions every DC room hunter asks. Everything below reflects our actual rooms and policies — no fine print.
One month's rent, and it's fully refundable. There are no other move-in fees besides the $48 tenant screening.
Gas, water, electric, Fios internet and WiFi, monthly professional house cleaning, free laundry, furnished common areas, and kitchen essentials — one flat fee, no splitting bills with housemates.
Just the $48 tenant screening, which covers the background and credit check. That's the only application fee — nothing else.
The Lincoln Room ($797/mo) and the Washington Room ($997/mo) in Columbia Heights rent month-to-month with a 3-month minimum stay. The Petworth rooms (Delta, Foxtrot) and the Joey Room are on longer master leases with renewal options.
Yes — every room comes with a bed and basic bedroom furniture, and the common areas are fully furnished with kitchen essentials included.
The Lincoln Room may consider small pets on a case-by-case basis. All other rooms are no-pets.
Use our contact page or message us on Instagram at @dcroomsforrent. Tell us which room you're interested in and when you'd like to tour — we reply to every inquiry.
The Joey Room (14th St NW) includes free off-street parking in the backyard lot. At our other houses, street parking is typically available nearby.
Every room has photos and a video tour. Tell us which one you're interested in and we'll set up a showing.