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Northern Virginia/Office of Housing and Residence Life
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Close and convenient to the District, Northern Virginia is home to some of the area's finest suburbs. Arlington County prides itself on its progressive government, offering a variety of services for residents. (Note that clicking on a neighborhood will take you to a Website independent of Georgetown Law).
Originally a tobacco port, Alexandria is older than the District itself, and iis filled with specialty shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Alexandria offers a broad selection of housing styles and types. There are four metro stations in Alexandria and the city is only a short distance to Ronald Reagan National Airport, Rosslyn, and downtown Washington. Average Rental Rates: Eff./Studio 1 bdrm. 2 bdrms. $695 - $1295 $860 - $2160 $1230 - $1700 Alexandria Schools: (703) 824-6600 Alexandria Police: (703) 838-4444 Metro Stop(s): Braddock Road, King Street, Eisenhower Avenue, Huntington Average Commute: 35 minutes
Ballston finds itself directly between the excitement of the city and the quiet of the suburbs. Located in Arlington county near Crystal City and Rosslyn, Balston is also only minutes from downtown Washington. Ballston has its own Metro station, and is convenient to shopping and dining. Ballston has many new developments which include single family homes, townhouses, apartment complexes, and condominiums. Average Rental Rates: Eff./Studio 1 bdrm. 2 bdrms. $815 - $1485 $945 - $1875 $1295 - $1940 Arlington Schools: (703) 558-2838 Police Station: (703) 558-2222 Metro Stop(s): Ballston Average Commute: 25 minutes
This area is located directly across the river from Georgetown and is close to the Pentagon and National Airport. Crystal City is closest to National Airport and has one of the largest multi-use complexes in the country. There are 39 golden brick building with restaurants, stores, and office buildings. A network of tunnels connects the buildings and leads directly into the Crystal City metro stop. There are many hi-rise communities and apartment complexes in this area. Single family homes and townhouses are limited.
Eff./Studio 1 bdrm. 2 bdrms. $805 - $1435 $1125 - $1840 $1425 - $2320 Arlington Schools: (703) 558-2838 Police Station: (703) 558-2222 Metro Stop(s): Crystal City, National Airport, Rosslyn Average Commute: 30 minutes
An historic city with easy access to renowned museums and art galleries, Falls Church is both charming and readiliy accessible. There are a variety of restaurants and shops that reflect the city’s ethnic and cultural diversity. Available housing in Falls Church includes single family homes, mid-rise apartments, townhouses, and condominiums. There is an extensive bike trail that runs to the Blue Ridge Mountains. A Average Rental Rates: Eff./Studio 1 bdrm. 2 bdrms. $880 - $1275 $965 - $1415 $1285 - $1665 Falls Church Schools: (703) 248-5600 Police Station: (703) 241-5053 Metro Stop(s): East and West Falls Church Average Commute: 45 minutes Revised February 22, 2006 (AP) |
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