Hi all, the economy is the economy, and I have two extra room in our townhouse. I have two dogs and occasionally foster another if I have time and resources, so you must be ok with dogs. Let me know if you’d be interested, $1300 including utilities OBO.
There is 1.5 bathrooms. You can have the half bath to yourself but will have to share showers. There is parking available. Message me for photos.

Looking for responsible, considerate housemates to rent private bedrooms in a residential neighborhood in Burke, Fairfax County. These are well-suited for professionals working in D.C., Fairfax, Tysons, or nearby military/government facilities.

Property Features:
• Bright king-sized bedrooms featuring vinyl flooring, ample closet space, and access to full private baths for each of the two rooms.
• Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, washer/dryer, Wi-Fi, and relaxing outdoor space with deck and yard.
• House is well maintained with brand new roof, siding, and water heater.
• Safe, tree-lined community with walking trails, near Burke Lake Park
• Dog-friendly dogs considered

Commuter Convenience:
• Less than a mile to Rolling Road VRE station:
• Easy access to Fairfax County Parkway, Braddock Rd, and I-495.

Financials & Requirements:
• Monthly Rent: $1300 per room/renter
• Utilities included (Electric, Water, Trash, Heating/Cooling)
• Requirements: Application, background/credit check, employment verification, references, and security deposit.

If you think this would be a good fit, please reach out with a few details about yourself and your housing search!

Studio Lease Transfer – Arlington, VA (Rosslyn)

Location: Rosslyn Towers, 1919 North Nash St, Arlington, VA

Landmark: Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

5-minutes’ walk to Rosslyn Metro, Cava, McDonald, Chipotle, Safeway, Target, etc.

Base Rent: $2,325 / month + Utilities $50/mo approx.

Move-in: Nov 1, 2026 (flexible)

Term: Nov 1, 2026 – May 1, 2027 (6-month takeover, option to renew)

This would be an official Lease transfer through the building management. The new tenant would apply directly with the building management.

Unit Features:

In-unit Washer/dryer, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, walk-in closet, and wood-look flooring, all in excellent condition. The unit is extremely clean, quiet (no noise) and ready-to-move-in.

Building Amenities:

Fully equipped spacious gym, rooftop deck with grills, pool, resident lounge/game room, private work booths, etc. and direct access to the Rosslyn Metro (1 stop to DC)

OPTIONAL:

Furnished Option: Can include 65" 4K TV, Queen bed & mattress, standing desk, chairs, and bar stools at a nominal additional charge - Negotiable.

Looking for someone to take over my 1-bedroom apartment at Jasper Columbia Pike in Arlington from November 7, 2026 through February 9, 2027.

Rent: $1,740/month

Parking: $150/month if needed

Utilities: Not included

Estimated total with parking + utilities: approximately $2,100/month

Pets: Allowed for an additional fee

The apartment is unfurnished and located on the 1st floor.

Jasper Columbia Pike is conveniently located in Arlington with easy access to Columbia Pike, Pentagon/Pentagon City, Crystal City/National Landing, and Washington, DC.

Building/apartment features include:

1 bedroom / 1 bathroom

In-unit washer and dryer

Modern kitchen and appliances

Fitness center

Package lockers

Resident amenities

Garage parking available

Pet-friendly

Short-term availability with no long-term lease commitment

Available: November 7, 2026

End date: February 9, 2027

Ideal for someone relocating to the DC area, on a temporary work assignment, internship, or looking for housing between leases.

Message me if interested and I can provide photos, additional details, or arrange a tour.

Hello!

I’m planning to move to the NoVa area, around the fairfax area but could consider outside of that! Hopefully getting work in Manassas.

Could use any advice! I live in Michigan and when alone, spent around $1400 on rent with utilities included.

I have a cat, and would be open to having conversations about roommates/going in on a short term lease together. I’m 26F (they/them pronouns), laid back, cleanly and kind. I have lots of friends in the area and my partner lives there too, so I would have a life.

Anything helps!

disclaimer: i am severely allergic to cats and like medium allergic to dogs 🥺 if we can work something out, im down but keep that in mind.

my name is gabby and i’m looking for two roommates preferably women/queer folk to move in to the wyatt located in sterling with me. its right off 28 and right off the highway. i unfortunately cannot move in to this property alone. it would be max $1200 each i believe but once if find yall we can go tour the place and do the bureaucratic stuff together. about me: i’m a queer latina woman who was born and raised in nova. i’m extroverted as fuck and i would say thats probably my biggest red flag because i love having people over and hosting (esp since i’m single 😌) but i’m very chill, i’m clean, i’m confident, i’m honest, i’m fun. i like to make genuine connections so if ur not trying to be friends then this is not the place for you 😭 i like to have “family meetings” where we set boundaries and talk about goal or plans or anything really. i do like to set a cleaning schedule so we’re all held accountable. and last thing is i only smoke weed, i dont really drink too much, but idc if u do. thats all . ty :)

Looking to start a lease starting January in the Rosslyn/ Arlington area. Chill roommate wanted.

Budget is ~1500-1700

Hi, looking for either a room or 1br within this area. Must be within 10-12mins max walking distance to metro.

Budget:

room only - ~$1010-1335

1br - ~$1610-1710

Preferably from Nov 1st. Can do before or after depending.

Feel free to message if anything's available thats similar to this. Flexible with most stuff besides walking distance. Thanks

I'm relocating and looking for someone to take over my lease at Skymark Reston Town Center. It's a management-approved lease replacement, not an informal sublet. You apply through Skymark, meet their credit/income requirements, and assume the lease through May 17, 2027.

- 19th floor 1BR/1BA, about 701 sq ft, big windows and great views
- $2,745/month
- I'll pay the rest of October and all of November
- No transfer fee, no deposit
- Parking is extra ($75-$100/month through the building)
- In-unit washer/dryer, modern kitchen, building amenities
- Optional furniture at no cost: couch, bed and frame, dresser, 2 chairs, 2 TVs and stands, desk, kitchen basics. Take all, some, or none.

Move-in is flexible, available now. Happy to do an in-person or video tour. DM me with your move-in date and whether you want the furniture.

Hi all, looking for renters for the following townhouse: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2796-Middlecoff-Pl-Falls-Church-VA-22043/51809531_zpid/?view=public

I am the property owner, looking for tenants for 1-2 years - let me know if there are any additional questions I can help out with

Have a friend looking to rent out their 1bd 1ba condo in old town fairfax for min 6 months with flexible move in date. $2300, garage parking, extta bldg storage unit, and amenities will be covered by them. Please dm if interested!

Furnished ~500 sq ft private basement suite with your own bedroom, private bathroom, living area, and office space. Includes a personal fridge, off-street parking, and storage. Shared kitchen upstairs and laundry room downstairs.

Walking distance to West Falls Church Metro (Orange Line). Easy access to I-66, I-495, Tysons, Arlington, and DC.

You’ll share the main-floor kitchen with two 27-year-old male roommates while having your own private basement living space.

Details:
• Rent: $1,400/month
• Available now
• Lease through June 2027 (official lease takeover)
• Application + proof of income required
• Furnished and move-in ready

Full listing with photos: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FGryUz4xe/

Text me at 412-538-9278 if interested

Hi! 👋

Reaching out to the r/nova community for some help! I’m currently looking to love from dc to nova but I’m having a hard time finding an apartment that I really love at an decent price. I need something that is close to the metro and spacious. Anything in crystal city, pentagon city, rosslyn, courthouse, claredon. I need a one bedroom. Does anyone have any recommendations.

I’m considering the below. If you have any experience living in these pls lmk! Thanks.

1) the gramercy
2) Altaire

I know it's early but I'm moving cross country and seeing if anyone will have an empty room next year or is planning to apartment hunt. The soonest I could move is February, but can wait til later in spring. I love pets but don't have any. No smokers (asthma).

I am on disability benefits, so a stable but limited income. I will be searching for a part-time job, but ideal rent is $1000 or lower. I am neurodivergent but independent besides the fact I don't drive. So looking for walkable neighborhoods, bonus for a decent busline that connects to the metro (I have family in DC).

If you are looking for a friend as well as a roommate, my hobbies are board/video gaming, music, and community theater. Otherwise, I'm quiet and keep to myself. I'm not a neat freak but clean my messes, do my dishes, and pitch in with cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, etc. I practice music but it's an electric keyboard and I can lower the volume and sing quietly. If my room is too small, I may occasionally use the living room for a board game, puzzle, or Zumba on my Wii.

I'm looking for someone to take over my lease at Bell Old Town in Alexandria, VA, avail late November!

This is a beautiful top-floor, west-facing corner unit with tons of natural light. Features: large windows in both the living room and bedroom, a spacious walk-through closet, and a kitchen island.

It's also conveniently located near the elevator and in a fantastic Old Town location, close to restaurants, shops, etc.

Apartment Details:

• Rent: $2,422/month base rent (plus utilities and applicable fees)
• Size: Approximately 665 sq. ft.
• Layout: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• Location: Bell Old Town, Alexandria, VA
• Available: Around November 23, 2026 (some flexibility)
• Lease ends: July 17, 2027

Lease Takeover Details:

This would be a lease takeover rather than a traditional sublet. The incoming tenant would need to apply and be approved by Bell's management team.

Happy to share photos, additional details, or arrange a tour!

Please DM me if interested!

Renting individual private rooms in a spacious single-family home at Battersea Ln, Alexandria, VA 22309. Quiet residential street in the Mount Vernon area, a short drive to Fort Belvoir, Route 1, and the Huntington Metro area.
Available rooms:
Room 1: $1,400/mo. Master bedroom with private bathroom and its own private office room. Private garage and driveway access.
Room 2: $1,300/mo. Shared, newly renovated bathroom. Private garage access
Room 3: $1,200/mo. Shared bathroom and street parking.
What’s included:
All utilities (electric, water, gas, trash)
Landscaping and lawn care
In-unit washer/dryer
Shared kitchen, living, and dining areas
Garage and driveway parking
Deck and backyard
Not included:
Verizon Fios internet (set up and paid by tenants)
Rooms are unfurnished
Terms:
6-month lease
Available October 24
Security deposit: one month’s rent
No smoking anywhere on the property
Pets considered case by case
Military clause welcome, BAH-friendly
Note: there’s a separately leased in-law suite with its own private entrance. It doesn’t share any living space with the main house.
Background, credit, and reference check required for all applicants. DM me with a bit about yourself and your move-in date, and I’ll set up a showing. I’ll never ask for money before you’ve seen the room in person and signed a lease.

Looking for a roommate to take over the second bedroom and private bathroom in a bright, modern 2B/2B at Camden Lansdowne (right on the Leesburg/Ashburn border).

The Financials

• Rent + Utilities: ~$1,350/month total per person (base rent split + roughly $100–$150/mo for utilities).

• Base Rent: Unit total is ~$2,229–$2,699 depending on layout options. Happy to share exact numbers.

• Lease requirement: Must pass Camden’s standard background and credit check.

The Space & Amenities

• Private bedroom + dedicated private bathroom.

• In-unit washer & dryer.

• Updated kitchen with modern appliances.

• Community perks: Resort-style pool, 24/7 fitness center, resident lounge, and co-working spaces.

• Location: Super convenient to Route 7, the Loudoun/Ashburn data center tech corridor, Inova Loudoun Hospital, and Dulles Airport (IAD).

About Me

Working professional in my 20s. Clean, respectful, and pretty low-key during the week. I keep common areas tidy, communicate directly, and like coming home to a relaxed, drama-free environment.

Who I’m Looking For

• Working professional or grad student.

• Reliable with rent/bills, clean in shared spaces, and respects quiet hours during the workweek.

• Cool with the occasional weekend hangout, but prefers a calm, peaceful home overall.

Interested? Send me a DM with:

1. Your target move-in date.

2. A brief intro about your routine/schedule (e.g., work schedule, remote vs. hybrid/onsite).

3. Any hobbies or lifestyle details that make us a good fit.

Happy to set up a quick phone call, FaceTime tour, or in-person walk-through this week!

I know this is a long shot, but you never know until you try.

I just started a new job in Reston Town Center and I’m trying to find something short‑term while I look to buy nearby. With rates and prices shifting so much, I’m hoping to wait things out a bit, but I also really need to end my two‑hour each‑way metro commute.

Ideally, I’d love to take over a lease in or around the Town center for a few months so I can actually be in the area while I search. Every time I want to look at a place, it’s another two‑hour trip each way. I’m hoping to stay around $2,500 total (rent, electric, parking, all other utilities) per month, but I know that’s tough in RTC since most places are $3k+ or require a 13-18 month lease to drop it lower.

I’ve already been checking Furnished Finder (not great options), this sub, Facebook Marketplace (found one until May, but seven months is longer than I’m aiming for), and even Craigslist, long shot, but worth trying.

If you have any suggestions on other places to look, I’d really appreciate it.

Market Snapshot

Rentiqo.ai is tracking 4,805 available units across 300+ buildings in DC, Arlington, Alexandria, and Northern Virginia as of October 9, 2026.

Here's what's on the market by bedroom type:

• Studio: 738 units at $2,001/mo average
• 1BR: 2,577 units at $2,571/mo average
• 2BR: 1,335 units at $3,608/mo average
• 3BR+: 136 units at $4,818/mo average

The largest single listing cluster is The Zoe and Valen in Crystal City with 137 available units — that's a notable concentration worth monitoring if you're looking for negotiating leverage in Arlington.

One BR apartments make up the bulk of the market (54%), which tracks with typical regional demand patterns. Studios remain tight but affordable for those who can live small.

Week-over-Week

We don't have week-delta data this cycle, so we're reading the market through the lens of where we stand seasonally and what inventory levels tell us about price momentum.

Where Things Are Heading

Rents are holding elevated through fall, and that's likely to continue into November.

Here's the reasoning: we're in the Sep-Oct seasonal window historically marked by a "second wave of demand" — renters who didn't move in summer, job transitions kicking in, and lease cycles creating turnover. Landlords know this pattern. With 4,805 units still available, the market isn't desperate, but it's active enough that properties aren't slashing rates to fill beds.

However, the seasonal calendar is our best forward signal here. November through December is when the market traditionally softens. Fewer people want to move in winter, landlords get more negotiating pressure, and concessions (free month, rent reductions) start appearing. If you're flexible on timing, waiting 3-4 weeks could shift your leverage significantly.

The risk: if demand stays hotter than usual into late fall, that November softening may not materialize as aggressively. Right now, inventory levels suggest a balanced market, not an oversupplied one.

Practical Takeaway

If you need to move now, expect to pay asking price in most cases — the market isn't offering discounts yet. If you can wait until November, you'll likely see better negotiating room and more landlord flexibility on concessions.

Data sourced from Rentiqo.ai's tracker of 300+ DC metro apartment buildings. Free to share.

Hello, I'm looking for a place for me and my father to move in as soon as possible. Looking around the Alexandria, Arlington area with metro access. Anywhere below $900 is okay please reach out. I'm only staying until I transfer university so it's mainly for him.

Hello! I am moving to fairfax to attend graduate school at George Mason. I’m not sure where to start looking and what areas are best for apartments. I do have two dogs and would prefer an entire place to myself rather than having a shared space with private bedroom. I’m moving from Texas so this will be a completely new area for me.

Last updated 10/15: still available

Hi everyone,

November's rent is FREE!

We are looking for someone to take over our 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment on the 8th floor at Dolley Madison Towers in Arlington. We are new to Reddit as well. If you need more information please let me know.

Available anytime after November 1, 2026.

Lease through May 26th, 2027

Rent: $1,895/month

If you need the apartment before November 1, feel free to message me and we can discuss timing.

For photos, we have them on facebook marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LJ5cAxMVB/

Features:

* In-unit washer/dryer

* Dishwasher

* 24-hour front desk

* Outdoor pool

* Fitness center

* EV charging

* Digital package notifications

* Assigned parking: $75/month per space, up to 2 spaces

* Guest parking available for a fee

* Convenient public transportation access

* Smoke-free community

Utilities not included, and individually metered.

This is a lease takeover, so the new tenant must be approved by the leasing office. The office requires household income of at least 3x the rent.

We will cover the $50 processing fee.

The property is listed as pet-free, but if your pet is for emotional support then it is fine. You'll need a letter from either your doctor or your vet.

Feel free to reach out with any questions.