One Metro stop outside of the District lies this newly renovated five-bedroom home. The main floor has a den, living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, and a formal dining room. The finished attic and the basement both house bedrooms. Small pets are welcome and can take advantage of the backyard. There’s a one-year minimum lease, and the home is also on the market for sale.

Address: 8605 Mayfair Place, Silver Spring
Price: $2,800 a month
Move-in: Immediately

This 1,100-square-foot condo in Alexandria has great indoor and outdoor space. The open floor plan makes it feel spacious and the kitchen has lots of counter and cabinet space as well as a breakfast bar with space for stools. The bedroom has a large window and a walk-in closet. Outside, the unit has a garden and patio with room for a grill, table, and chairs. The rent includes parking, pool access, and trash service.   

Address: Maris Avenue and North Van Dorn Street, Alexandria
Price: $1,600 a month
Move-in: Flexible

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This top floor corner unit at the Palazzo in Alexandria has two balconies, vaulted ceilings, and a gas fireplace. There are cherry hardwood floors in the living spaces and kitchen, and carpet in the bedrooms. The renovated kitchen looks small, but there are lots of cabinets. The rent includes maintenance, access to a gym and pool, and a parking space.   

Address: 4556 Strutfield Lane, Alexandria
Price: $1,850 a month
Move-in: Immediately

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Two blocks from the corner of Bradley Boulevard and Wisconsin Avenue, this rental comes with two parking spaces—a valuable perk in downtown Bethesda. The two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath house has its own washer-dryer and dishwasher and has 1,300 square feet of living space. Its biggest selling point is location—it’s within walking distance of the Capital Crescent trail, the shops and restaurants of Bethesda Row, and the Bethesda Metro stop.

Address: 4733 Bradley Boulevard
Rent: $2,200 a month

Forty minutes outside of Washington, this Manassas home has three-bedrooms—one of which is loft-style—and a kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, appliances, and flooring. The carpeted living room has a fireplace and built-in bookshelves. The best feature of the home: the huge back deck. At 37-by-13 feet, it would be a great spot for summer cookouts.

Address: Old Centreville Road and Spruce Street, Manassas
Price: $1,395 a month
Move-in: Immediately

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This two-bedroom, two-bath condo in Woodbridge is 30 minutes southwest of Washington. The 2,200-square-foot unit has vaulted ceilings, hardwood and carpeted floors, and large windows in the living area and bedrooms. The master bedroom has two walk-in closets, and the bathroom has double sinks, a Jacuzzi tub, and a separate stand-up shower. The condo is a short walk from the Occoquan river, two golf courses, and a wildlife refuge. The condo community features a fitness center, pool, clubhouse, and concierge service. Heat, air conditioning, water, and trash are included in the rent.

Address: Belmont Bay Drive, Woodbridge
Price: $1,798 a month
Move-in: October 1

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The realtor describes this  Alexandria condo as “California contemporary.” The carpeted unit has a small balcony with a view of a shared grassy courtyard. Thanks to the loft space—accessible by a spiral staircase—the living room has a two-story ceiling, which gives it an airy, spacious feel. The kitchen, which has a large side-by-side refrigerator, is separated from the living room by a half-wall. The unit also features a fireplace, skylight, and washer and dryer. A pool, tennis courts, garage parking, and free shuttle service to the Metro are available.  

Address: 6013-C Curtier Drive, Alexandria
Price: $1,595 a month
Move-in: Immediately

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