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9/13/25 $2,275
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408 Franklin St NW

Charming 1 Bed/1 Bath +Den Shaw Row House Available Mid-September!

This charming row house is located on a quiet half-street in the DC NW neighborhood of Shaw. The home features one bedroom, a 2nd floor den/living area, one full bath, hardwood...
floors, laundry, and a large rear patio.

This property is located in the popular Shaw neighborhood of NW Washington, DC. Enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants and other local businesses! The property is also located than one-half mile from the Shaw-Howard University Metro Station.

There is an application fee of $50 per applicant. The minimum lease term is for one year. The minimum credit score requirement is 670 (per DC statute, the approval decision is not based solely on the credit score). the required security deposit is equal to one full month's rent. Tenants are responsible for water, gas and electricity. Pets are accepted with a one-time non-refundable pet fee of $300.

This rental unit is professionally managed by Scout Properties, DC's trustworthy property management firm, located in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, DC. For more information, visit Scout Properties follows Equal Opportunity Housing guidelines and Federal/ DC laws, which include voucher assistance and "source of income" protected classes.

Lease Terms:

- $50 Application Fee - Minimum Credit Score Requirement: 670 (per DC statute, the approval decision is not based solely on the credit score) - Minimum One Year Lease Term - Security Deposit Equal to One Full Month's Rent - Tenant Responsible for Water, Gas and Electricity - Pets Accepted with a One-Time Non-Refundable Pet Fee of $300

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Refrigerator

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer Hookups

Shopping Centers

Gallery Place <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">20 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.1 mi)</span>
Rhode Island Avenue Shopping Center <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">29 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.5 mi)</span>
Union Station <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">24 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.3 mi)</span>

Military

US Soldiers & Airmens Home <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">50 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(2.6 mi)</span>
Marine Corps Barracks <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">53 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(2.7 mi)</span>
Naval Observatory <span class="bold">Drive:</span> <span class="mobile-font">10 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(4.6 mi)</span>

Transit / Subway

Shaw-Howard U <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">8 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.5 mi)</span>
Mount Vernon Square/7Th St-Convention Center <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">12 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.7 mi)</span>
U Street <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">18 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.0 mi)</span>
Noma-Gallaudet U <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">18 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.9 mi)</span>
Gallery Place-Chinatown <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">21 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.1 mi)</span>
Union Station <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">24 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.3 mi)</span>
Lead <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">28 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.5 mi)</span>
4 <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">39 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(2.0 mi)</span>
L'enfant <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">40 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(2.1 mi)</span>
Crystal City <span class="bold">Drive:</span> <span class="mobile-font">8 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(4.9 mi)</span>

Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl <span class="bold">Drive:</span> <span class="mobile-font">12 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(6.2 mi)</span>
Washington Dulles International <span class="bold">Drive:</span> <span class="mobile-font">46 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(29.0 mi)</span>

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Georgetown <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">17 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.9 mi)</span>
Georgetown Law <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">17 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.9 mi)</span>
Howard University <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">19 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.0 mi)</span>
Georgetown Law <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">18 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.0 mi)</span>

Parks and Recreation

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">8 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.4 mi)</span>
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">18 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.0 mi)</span>
Marian Koshland Science Museum <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">21 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.1 mi)</span>
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">30 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.6 mi)</span>
National Geographic Museum <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">27 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.4 mi)</span>

Schools

Shaw Middle School @ Garnet-Patterson
Grades 6-8
Public
NR
Out of 10
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
Cardozo Education Campus
Grades 6-12
Public
2
Out of 10
Seaton Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
5
Out of 10

Ratings

Very Walkable

84

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Excellent Transit

85

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

Biker's Paradise

90

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.

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