Date Posted: 05-03-2024

Bedrooms: 1

Bathrooms: 1

Living Area: 400 sq. ft.

Contact Number:
(301) 291-5684

Furnished 1-bedroom studio, in-law, guest house, apartment unit with full kitchen & bath. Private entrance in Kensington, MD. $1,525/month. Available mid-Aug. Thank you for considering our Kensington, Maryland studio. The rental is located 3.6 miles from Walter Reed, USUHS, and NIH. Below are the rental details. DESCRIPTION: • FULLY FURNISHED UNIT: A well-equipped full kitchen. Furnishings include a couch, pop-up coffee table, TV, high-speed WIFI, gas heater fireplace, queen bed, desk & chair, dresser, closet, full bathroom, and separate private entrance. • Linens are NOT included. LOCATION: • Furnished studio located in Kensington’s Homewood neighborhood. Quaint, quiet, and convenient location. Convenient Walter Reed, USUHS, and NIH commuting opportunities. • Kensington MARC station (commuter express train to Wash DC) ½ mile walk. • Ideal convenient location: USUHS (2.0 mi), NIH (3.6 mi), Walter Reed (3.6 mi), HHS (3.7 mi), FDA (4.5 mi), Holy Cross Hospital (1.8 mi.), and Wash DC (4.5 mi). • Two (2) miles drive to the Forest Glen Metro and Glenmont Metro red line stops that serve NIH and Walter Reed. • Walking distance to Homewood Park, and tennis courts, Safeway, CVS, Kensington’s Farmers Market, local shops, eateries. All are less than one mile. UNIT INFO: • Legally permitted rental studio - full kitchen, full bathroom, and bedroom living area. • Approximately 400 sq. ft. • Integrated smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. • Whole house water filtration system. • Street parking. LAUNDRY: • Shared washer and dryer in the basement. No scents due to allergies. MONTHLY RENT: • 12-month lease: $1,525.00/month. • Payable to owners by electronic bank transfer. SECURITY DEPOSIT: • Your security deposit collects interest per the Montgomery County Maryland rental laws and is refundable at the end of your stay if the property is in good condition. • Damages and repairs will be deducted from your security deposit. • Your security deposit is NOT your last month’s rent. • 12-month lease security deposit: $2,850. MONTHLY INCOME REQUIREMENTS: • 3 x monthly rent. • Gross income (before taxes). • 12- Month Lease: • $4,575/month or $54,900/annually. • 3-year income history verified by IRS Form W2 • Co-signor required if the above gross income is not met. BACKGROUND CHECK: • Required for each person on the lease (occupant and co-signor, if applicable) = paid directly to the company. • Fee runs approximately $44/ person. UTILITY ALLOWANCE: • Includes: electric, gas, water, and high-speed WIFI. • $65/month. Tenant to pay overage. • Overage calculated at 63% primary sq. ft. (Landlord) and 37% ADU sq. ft. (Tenant). RENTERS INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: • Proof of renters insurance is required before move-in. • For your peace of mind, renter’s insurance is mandatory, covering $500,000 in liability and $10,000 minimum Medical Payments to Others. • Owners added as notified persons to renters’ insurance policy. RENTAL APPLICATION: • Required. MOVE-OUT CLEANING: • A professional deep clean, paid for by the tenant, by our service provider is required when moving out since the unit is furnished. Your cleanliness and your move-out condition drive pricing. OWNER-OCCUPIED PREMISES: • Owners live upstairs in a separate living unit. We hope our studio will be a comfortable and convenient base for your research, employment, and exploration in the Washington DC area this summer. Contact us if you’re interested. Please do not be a bot and call without identifying yourself or leaving a phone number. Your call will be blocked if you do not identify yourself. This is set up to block spammers. Thx.

Distance to Base: 3.1 miles

Drive time to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda, MD: 15 minutes

Year Built: 1952

Annual Taxes: 0

View Type: Mountain

Furnished Appliances: Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator

Flooring Types: Ceramic Tile

Lot Location: Sidewalk