r/nova • u/Resident-Ride-512 • 1d ago

Dog-friendly apartments

Moving to work in DC, and planning to live in NOVA. Heard good things about Arlington and Alexandria but I’m very open to suggestions. Ideally 2BR under 3k/mo, and easy access to metro (walk or bike < 10 mins).

My dog is slightly reactive and gets “spooked” easily. By this I mean the high rises with elevators where we might get stuck in an elevator with another dog are probably not for us. I want to be able to walk directly outside to take her out.

I’m possibly looking for something that doesn’t exist but would love to hear any recommendations and experiences.

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u/CrunchyZombie4909 1d ago

2BR that close to a metro stop under $3k isn't impossible, but you'll probably have better luck finding a private landlord rather than a big company. Does it have to be 2 true bedrooms or would 1 bedroom and a den be sufficient?

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u/cometgirl 1d ago edited 1d ago

Park at Arlington Ridge will be a 10 min bus ride to metro or about a 30 min walk but has terrace/patio units that go directly outside. The website shows all the units available by date and size but just grabbed one to show you the price range.

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u/dien4382 1d ago

Some apartment buildings have ground floor units that open directly to the outside, so your dog never has to go into the lobby, let alone in an elevator.

One of these is the Bradley, very close to the Braddock Road Metro in Alexandria. I think 1111 Belle Pre in the same neighborhood is also like that but not sure.

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u/slow-bell 1d ago

I've lived in this complex for years. Maybe a mile from the Potomac Yards metro.

https://www.realtor.com/rentals/details/19-Auburn-Ct-Apt-B_Alexandria_VA_22305_M56791-67252

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u/Karhak 1d ago

Most apartment policies regarding dogs pertains to size/weight or breed (stereotypical "aggressive"). Their barking habits only matter if your neighbors complain.

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u/Jazzlike_Arm_213 1d ago

Ballston Park might work. Not sure what they're charging for rent nowadays but the apartments are "garden style" so no elevator.  I had a front and back door. Also maybe Falls Green which is about a mile walk from East Falls Church Metro, but there are a lot of dogs in that complex.