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1 Bathroom $2,175 600 8/30/25
8/30/25 $2,175 600Sq. Ft.
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638 Q St NW

Available August 30th! One bedroom English basement apartment in the heart of Shaw!

The separately metered unit is on the lower level of a Victorian row house located off 7th street on tree lined Q street, 1 block away from the Shaw/Howard...
University Metro station, and 3-4 blocks from the Mt. Vernon square / convention center station (yellow/ green line).

The apartment is in close proximity to DC's finest restaurants, cafes, bars, coffee shops and the giant supermarket at O Street Market.

Recent renovations include hardwood floors, new windows, recessed lights in the living room, updated bathroom with new tub and shower, and a fully updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Washer/dryer in unit, and a NEST thermostat allowing for remote heating and cooling to save on your utilities. Brand new full-sized windows bring plenty of light into the unit. One year minimum lease, happy to arrange a 2-year or longer-term lease as well. Cats accepted. Small dogs on a case by case basis. Water and sewer utility included in rent.
Interested applicants will be asked to complete a background check as part of the application. Minimum one year lease term, unless specified otherwise. Confirm with the listing agent directly that the application window is still open prior to submitting an application. All application fees are non-refundable. Property will be professionally managed by Globe Trotter Properties LLC, an equal opportunity housing firm.

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Refrigerator

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Shopping Centers

Gallery PlaceWalk: 16 min (0.8 mi)
Union StationWalk: 30 min (1.5 mi)
AdMo HeightsWalk: 36 min (1.9 mi)

Military

US Soldiers & Airmens HomeWalk: 52 min (2.7 mi)
Marine Corps BarracksWalk: 58 min (3.0 mi)
Naval ObservatoryDrive: 10 min (4.2 mi)

Transit / Subway

Shaw-Howard UWalk: 4 min (0.2 mi)
Mount Vernon Square/7Th St-Convention CenterWalk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
U StreetWalk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
Gallery Place-ChinatownWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Mcpherson SquareWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
LeadWalk: 33 min (1.7 mi)
Union StationWalk: 29 min (1.5 mi)
4Walk: 35 min (1.8 mi)
L'enfantWalk: 36 min (1.9 mi)
Crystal CityDrive: 8 min (4.7 mi)

Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington NtlDrive: 11 min (6.0 mi)
Washington Dulles InternationalDrive: 46 min (28.7 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Georgetown LawWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
GeorgetownWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
Howard UniversityWalk: 16 min (0.9 mi)
Johns Hopkins SAISWalk: 20 min (1.1 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic SiteWalk: 3 min (0.2 mi)
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHSWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
Marian Koshland Science MuseumWalk: 20 min (1.1 mi)
National Geographic MuseumWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
Meridian Hill ParkWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)

Schools

St. Augustine School
Grades 1-9
Private
NR
Out of 10
Academy for Ideal Education - T Street
Grades 1-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Emerson Preparatory School
Grades 9-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Cardozo Education Campus
Grades 6-12
Public
2
Out of 10
Shaw Middle School @ Garnet-Patterson
Grades 6-8
Public
NR
Out of 10
Seaton Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
5
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

97

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

84

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

99

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Busy

66

Soundscore

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy

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