Washington, DC runs on interns. Every year, thousands of students and recent graduates land in the city for internships on Capitol Hill, at federal agencies, nonprofits, think tanks, and advocacy groups — and nearly all of them need the same thing: a furnished room, on a short timeline, near Metro, without a 12-month lease.
What to look for in intern housing
- Furnished: you're arriving with a suitcase, not a moving truck. Every one of our rooms comes with a bed and bedroom furniture, and the common areas are fully furnished with kitchen essentials.
- Short-term friendly: most internships run 10–12 weeks. Our Columbia Heights rooms rent month-to-month with a 3-month minimum stay — built for exactly that timeline.
- Metro access: Hill internships usually mean the Red Line (Capitol South, Union Station). From Georgia Ave–Petworth or Columbia Heights on the Green/Yellow lines, it's one transfer at Gallery Place — about 30–40 minutes door to door.
- All-in pricing: on an intern stipend, surprise bills hurt. Our flat $175/mo utilities package covers gas, water, electric, Fios internet/WiFi, monthly professional cleaning, and laundry. No splitting bills with housemates.
When to start looking
For summer internships, start searching in February or March — the good rooms near Metro go first. Fall and spring interns have more breathing room but should still lock something down 6–8 weeks out. Have your move-in total ready: first month + $175 utilities + one month's refundable deposit + the $48 screening.
Two rooms built for intern timelines
- Lincoln Room — $797/mo (Columbia Heights). 9'x15' basement apartment room with in-unit washer/dryer, full kitchen, and private patio. Month-to-month, 3-month minimum.
- Washington Room — $997/mo (Columbia Heights). Huge 24'x16' attic suite with a window nook, smart TV, and personal AC. Month-to-month, 3-month minimum.
Both are two blocks from Georgia Ave–Petworth Metro and under ten minutes' walk to Columbia Heights Metro — keeping a stipend budget intact with everything included.
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