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{"id":39,"date":"2026-03-12T13:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.districtatforestville.com\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:14:25","slug":"why-dc-renters-are-moving-to-forestville-md-and-not-looking-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.districtatforestville.com\/blog\/2026\/03\/12\/why-dc-renters-are-moving-to-forestville-md-and-not-looking-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Why DC Renters Are Moving to Forestville, MD (And Not Looking Back)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have been renting in Washington DC and watching your rent go up every year while your apartment stays the same size, you are not alone. More and more DC renters are making the move to Forestville, MD, and once they do, most say the same thing: they wish they had done it sooner.<\/p>\n

Here is why Forestville, Maryland is becoming one of the most popular destinations for people leaving DC rentals.<\/p>\n

1. You Get Significantly More Space for the Money<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The average one-bedroom apartment in Washington DC can easily top $2,200 per month for 600 square feet. In Forestville, MD, you can rent a renovated one-bedroom with 750 to 825 square feet at a fraction of that cost, and some floor plans include a balcony. For a two or three-bedroom, the difference is even more dramatic.<\/p>\n

At District at Forestville Apartments, floor plans<\/a> range<\/a> from 1BR\/1BA at 750 sq ft all the way up to 3BR\/1.5BA at 1,100 sq ft. That is real living space, not a closet with a kitchen.<\/p>\n

2. DC Is Still Right There<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Forestville sits just outside the Capital Beltway (I-495) in Prince George's County, Maryland. Downtown DC is roughly 10 to 15 miles away. Whether you drive, take Metro, or use a combination, you are not giving up access to the city. You are just not paying DC prices to live near it.<\/p>\n

3. Renovated Apartments Without the Premium Price Tag<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the biggest misconceptions about moving out of DC is that you have to settle for older, outdated units. Not here. District at Forestville features renovated interiors<\/a> with:<\/p>\n