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's responsibility)
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.
Apartment amenities
Property amenities
Attached Garage
Building Deposit Fee Maximum: 2250
Building Deposit Fee Minimum: 2250
Central Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Dryer
Electricity not included in rent
Flooring: Hardwood
Freezer
Heating system: Forced Air
Large fenced yard
Laundry: In Unit
Microwave Oven
Off Street Parking
Patio Balcony
Refrigerator
Washer
Water not included in rent
Pet policy
Dogs allowed
2 pets max
Terms at 518 Buchanan St NW #BASEMENT
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 is responsible for setting up in their own name and paying 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).
Pricing comparison
$450
At $2,250, this listing is priced $450 more than the current market rate for a 1 bedroom home in Petworth.
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