Housing Bulletin Board

Posted December 9, 2022

Room in Petworth, $625 a month
Household of five Catholic women in Petworth, DC looking for a someone to fill spot number five. Available December/January. It’s about a 15-20 min. walk to the Petworth metro (yellow/green line) and a 25-30 min. walk (7-15 minute drive, depending on lights) to CUA campus. There are some fun restaurants and shops in the neighborhood.

The house is a fairly recently renovated town/row-house. Four-bedroom, 1 full bath, 2 half, finished basement, front porch, and a wonderful back deck. There is street parking available.

Your housemates would be a mix of graduate students and three young professionals. It’s a fun, low-key household who enjoy music (there is a piano in the living room), good food, good conversation, and reading. We share “family dinner” four times a week, Monday -Thursday. If this kind of house and environment is what you might be looking for, please contact Margaret at [email protected]

Posted December 1, 2022

Price: $650/month plus utilities
Available to female student or young professional.

The room is available starting in January 2023 and will be a month-to-month lease.

We rent out 2 upstairs bedrooms in a house shared with my mother, a retired widow with a cat and two dogs.  She resides in the downstairs rooms. One upstairs room is already rented to a young professional Catholic woman with whom you would share the upstairs bathroom and sitting room. The downstairs kitchen is shared by all three residents. Washer and dryer can be accessed in the basement. Street parking is available (you will need to obtain a permit from City Hall), and the nearest metro stop (PG Plaza on the Green Line) is 0.9 miles away. The house is slightly more than four miles from McGivney Hall.

Contact Gina (and Phil) Koshute, [email protected]

Posted September 28, 2022

Our basement efficiency apartment in the Hyattsville Catholic community will be available Oct. 1. It features a large living space with two closets, built-in bookshelves, two additional banks of wall storage, and portable shelf units. There is a 4′ x 8′ glass board on one wall and a large painted-on projection screen on another wall, along with an HD projector and entertainment system with five built-in speakers and a subwoofer. There is also a kitchenette with two counters, cabinets, shelves, full-size fridge/freezer, electric cooktop, microwave oven, and a large toaster oven. The bathroom includes a large shower. There is a European-style futon and a table with chairs; you can also bring your own bed. Laundry is shared. The floors are all polished stone (granite and marble) and the finishes are metal and glass. There is ample lighting and a fair amount of natural light. There are two waterproofing systems with four sump pumps, two with battery backup. In addition to central air conditioning and heating, there is a dehumidifier in the foyer. It has a clean and dry feel for a basement apartment.

The monthly rent of $1000 includes all utilities and high-speed Internet. The apartment has a separate entrance and a dedicated off-street parking spot next to the entrance. The property, called the Wheelock House and located at the south end of the Hyattsville Historic District, is on the county register of historic sites.

Bus service goes to the Rhode Island Ave. Metro Station (Red Line) or you can walk (1.25 miles) or take a different bus to the West Hyattsville Metro Station (Green Line). By car, it is about a 12-minute drive to Catholic University’s campus or 20 minutes to downtown. We also have a bike trail with an entrance directly across the street that goes to the West Hyattsville Metro Station. There is a hook in our shed for a bike, if you have one.

We are two blocks from shops and restaurants in downtown Hyattsville, including Franklins Brewery, Restaurant and General Store, Streetcar 82 Brewery, and Pizza Paradiso, and about eight blocks from the Arts District Hyattsville restaurants and Yes! Organic Market. The main city park is two blocks in the other direction, and St. Jerome’s Church with its well-known Catholic community is a 7-block walk. Supermarkets in Hyattsville include Safeway, Giant and Aldi, and Whole Foods Market is just north in Riverdale Park. Hiker-biker trails go in virtually every direction.

Rent includes use of the yard, which features perennial gardens, shrubs and trees, as well as a large deck with a charcoal grill, and a gazebo.
There are many Catholics in the neighborhood, including 10 households within a block (a new Catholic women’s group house is kitty-corner). The Hyattsville Historic District is a very safe neighborhood where crimes against persons are virtually unheard of and residents feel safe to walk after dark.
A lease is required that would expire or renew next summer.

Contact Chris Currie at [email protected] if interested.

Posted September 19, 2022

Hi My name is Elisa Barile, I am currently a second year MM in Piano Pedagogy at CUA. I have a studio apartment in Cornerstone (625 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC) and am looking for a roommate. Rent with utilities is $950 a month and the lease is until July 6th 2023. I also have a cat but he is very friendly. If interested please contact me at [email protected]

Posted September 15, 2022

Hello All!
My fiance, Genevieve, and I have two fully-furnished, sunny, and large bedrooms available for rent in our 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Alexandria, VA. Our house is just 2 blocks from the Huntington Metro station, and is only an 8-minute drive from the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria! Bedroom 1 is $1095/month and Bedroom 2 is $945/month. Utilities and internet are included in the rent! Click here to view photos.

The huge size of the bedrooms, combined with the obscenely fast gigabit internet connection make our house an excellent place to work or study from home. Both bedrooms are upstairs and share a large, full bathroom. We will happily fully furnish both bedrooms, and we will provide a mattress, bedframe, desk, chair, and (thanks to Genevieve, who loves to decorate) a ton of cute signs and adorable decorations free of charge. If you would like to bring your own furnishings, that is fine too. While the property is now redecorated (and way cuter!), pictures can be seen at our Zillow link, which we will send you if you reach out 🙂

Though we moved in just last week, our neighbors have been unbelievably welcoming, and the whole neighborhood really seems to look out for each other. Not to mention, the Catholic Young Adult community at the Basilica is crazy active!! After the 10AM Sunday Mass, over 50 of us gather at a house across the street for coffee, snacks, and community 🙂 Genevieve and I were blown away by the welcoming and friendly nature of the community at the Basilica, and we cannot wait to get more involved with their frequent Holy Happy Hours (which are as awesome as they sound).

Genevieve and I both graduated from Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!!) with degrees in Aerospace Engineering in May, and we will be getting married in November! We would love to build up a fun community of young people who can attend Mass together and support each other. We take lots of vanlife trips, and we are huge National Parks people who love to hike, bike, and travel. Also, we love to cook, bake, and share 🙂

Contact Alexander at [email protected] with inquiries.

Posted August 4, 2022

We are seeking a second housemate for the two-bedroom basement apartment in our family home for $650/month. We are a lively family of 8 and my husband works as a theology professor at CUA.

We are located within an easy walk of bike trails and parkland, shops, and the metro.  The neighborhood is safe and quiet.

The other bedroom is occupied by a young Catholic man who is working in DC for the year. He is quiet and friendly.

Sarah can be texted at 301-323-3771 or emailed at [email protected]

We look forward to finding our new housemate!

Posted August 3, 2022

We have an immediate opening in a house shared by a group of Catholic men, some who are graduate students, some young professionals. Our spacious house is in a quiet neighborhood in Silver Spring, 12 minute walk to Forest Glen metro, which is on the red line. Rent is $520 plus utilities (which average about $80 a month and includes WiFi). The house shares public spaces, including a well-stocked kitchen, a spacious living room, and a large back porch. The house is a 5-10 min walk to Aldi, another local grocery store, a few restaurants, and some running trails that connect to Rock Creek Park. We are a 20 minute walk from St. John the Evangelist and a short drive from St. Bernadette.

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Chris Petter at [email protected]

Posted August 2, 2022

A good Catholic homeowner of a quiet 4-bedroom house is offering a 1-bedroom accommodation to an active Catholic graduate student for $700/month. The rent includes utilities, personal WIFI (not shared), printer access/paper supplies, and free breakfast provisions.

House is located at 5611 30th Avenue in Hyattsville Maryland, about a 10 minute drive to CUA, 5 minutes walk to Metro Station, of 2-stops to CUA/Brookland station, 3 minutes walk to a shopping center, grocery stores, and Banks.

Homeowner is a Deacon Candidate, no children, no pets, Alumni of CUA/Washington Theological Union, and former retreat facilitator for JPII Center.

Contact:

• Dr. Emmanuel Sogah @ 443-384-7554  [email protected]
• or Dr. Pauline Fournier @ 301-979-0311  [email protected]

Posted July 14, 2022

On September 1st, we will have a spacious, single master bedroom with a huge closet and large bathroom available for $1,600/month — that doesn’t include utilities, but it includes a private parking spot!

We’re looking for a guy to move in with us. 

I’ve been in this house for nearly five years and it’s simply incredible! We are a 13-minute walk from both St. Joe’s AND Holy Comforter.

We are at an awesome Capitol Hill location only six blocks away from Trader Joe’s, Eastern Market, and the Blue and Orange Metro Lines; six blocks away from H Street; and a 20-minute walk from the Capitol. Additionally, the landlord/owner is incredibly kind, thoughtful, and responsive.

This 2,000+ square feet house is extremely nice and comes with some serious benefits:

∙ Over 2,600 square feet
∙ Two levels of a row home
∙ Hardwood floors throughout
∙ Recently updated kitchen with gas range
∙ Stainless steel appliances
∙ Granite countertops
∙ Private, fenced-in backyard
∙ Utilities include Fios high-speed Internet and TV, electric and water, some household shared items, and an affordable monthly cleaning service (totally worth it). Utilities range between $150 and $200.
∙ AND that sweet parking spot

The housemates are two Christian professional guys in their 30s. Please contact Michael at [email protected] to learn more and schedule a visit.

View photos here.

Posted June 27, 2022

Our current roommate is moving out at the end of July and we’re looking for a replacement. The house is a 3 bed, 2 bath home in Cheverly, MD, a little less than a mile to the metro, 5 mi to University of Maryland, 5 mi to Catholic University, and about 7 mi to downtown DC. The available room is 11×15 ft and we primarily share the one upstairs bathroom. In addition to a living room, dining room, and kitchen, the house has a finished basement with a bathroom that we mostly use for an improvised guest space and for a bit of extra storage. Rent and utilities (water, heat, gas, electricity, and lawn maintenance) are about $900 a month in total.

Your roommates would be two recent CUA graduates: a PhD student at University of Maryland and a music teacher at a Catholic school in Montgomery County. We lead semi-busy lives, so you would have some independence if that’s what you’re looking for, but we are also very friendly! Our landlord is pretty responsive, we get along very well with him, and we’ve never had any sort of issues. Pets are allowed as long as they are in a tank or a cage (unfortunately no dogs or cats).

Feel free to email [email protected] for more details or if you’d like to come by to see the house!

Posted June 24, 2022

I have two rooms available for rent in a men’s Catholic group house. Here is a link to the pictures of the house and the rooms.

First floor room (available for July move-in):
– $690 plus utilities
– first floor and features a shared bathroom.

Upstairs room (Available for September move-in):
– $840 plus utilities
– second floor and features a private bathroom, extra living space, and extra built-in storage space

Details about the house:
– Big backyard, great for hosting events (grill, outdoor electricity, and firepit)
– Driveway and plenty of street parking
– Rooms come fully furnished (closet, air conditioner, bed, and dresser)
– Kitchen and living spaces come fully furnished

Details about the house location:
– Transportation: 8 min walk to West Hyattsville Metro (green and yellow)
– Groceries: 4 grocery stores within 2.5 miles (Aldi, Whole Foods, Safeway, and Giant) with Lidl being 5 miles away
– School/Work: Near CUA (2.9mi) & UMD (2mi)
– Church: Near St. Jerome’s, St. Mark’s, St. Anthony’s, Basilica of the National Shrine, JPII Institute, Dominican House of Studies, and Franciscan Monastery
– Green Space: walking distance to parks, public recreation, and plenty of walking/bike trails

Contact Details:
– If interested, please email me at: [email protected]

Posted June 21, 2022

I own (and reside in) a row home in the Edgewood neighborhood in DC. I have an additional bed and bath that I want to rent out. The home is close to Brookland/CUA and a 10 minute walk to Rhode Island metro. This home is very nice; I am clean, quiet, easy-going, and looking for the same in a male tenant. Please reach out to me if you are interested, and I can schedule a time to discuss and show the space. Credit and background check, references will be requested. Please let me know if you know if anyone interested in this space.

Contact Eric Brauer:
[email protected]
317-460-8230

Posted June 1, 2022

Hello all, I have a room immediately available in my all women’s house. The rent is $700 per month, INCLUDING utilities and internet. The house is located in Brentwood, MD — about 2 miles from CUA, the Basilica, and the JPII Shrine. St. James Catholic Church with daily mass and adoration is across the street. St. Francis de Sales Parish (daily Latin mass) is about 1.5 miles away. The other women at the house are all grad students. The house connects easily to public transportation, and parking is also available. The room shares a bathroom with one other woman. Washer and dryer available. Please email Christina if interested: [email protected]

See photos here.

Posted May 11, 2022

Offering room in family home in exchange for help with household chores

What we are seeking: We have found that having an additional helpful adult in the household, to help out here and there, makes life much easier. We are seeking a housemate who is interested in trading approximately 15 hours a week of help with household chores and the children in exchange for room (and perhaps board). The best fit housemate would be a person who enjoys the chaos of family life; is a sound sleeper; has a strong immune system; and who responds to a messy house, half-unloaded dishwasher, and half-cleared dining table by pitching in without judgment.

The room: It’s a private bedroom, approximately 10’x10’, with a large closet. The room is furnished with a double bed, a dresser, and a desk.

There is no private entrance or bathroom. The housemate would share bathroom, kitchen, and all other common areas, with the family. Laundry, fast internet, use of washer/dryer, and all other utilities would of course be included.

Location: Our house is in a pleasant, walkable neighborhood in Hyattsville, MD with a strong Catholic community. We are walking distance from 2 metro stops (West Hyattsville and PG Plaza); coffee shops, restaurants, and grocery stores; St Jerome’s parish; and many walking/biking trails. We are also close to CUA, the JPII Institute, and UMD.

About us: We are a family of five: mom, dad, and three young children. Mom and dad both work full-time-ish. We are Midwesterners; practicing Catholics and members of St. Jerome’s Parish; fairly introverted; enjoy strategy board games; and our idea of an exciting weekend adventure is a trip to a local park/playground. Kids are ages 1, 2, and 5, and go to school/daycare during the week.

Move-in Date and commitment period: The earliest possible move-in date is August 22nd. We are flexible on commitment period – let us know what you are looking for! I think we’d prefer 2-3 months or till the end of the fall semester, with the possibility to extend if both parties agree.

The chores: The chores that the housemate could help with include any of the following: washing dishes, loading/unloading the dishwasher, dining room and kitchen clean up, tidying up of the common areas, childcare, child drop-off/pick-up from daycare/school, yardwork, cooking dinner and laundry.

Contact Tricia at [email protected] with inquiries.

Posted April 28, 2022

Room or whole house available. Household of Catholic men all moving out. Located in lovely Brentwood just one block from Rhode Island Ave’s public transportation, and 2 minutes from the DC line; 10 minutes from Catholic University and the JPII Institute and 10 minutes from the University of Maryland. Fully furnished bed rooms, living room, dining room, full kitchen, and sun room. $800 per month per room plus utilities which are split between the renters. Contact Joe Remlin 203-216-3772 or [email protected] Access to back yard, fire pit, patio and front porch, off street parking for two vehicles. And, best of all, a large woodworking shop.
Location: 4300 40th Pl, Brentwood, MD 20722
For Rent: 3 bedroom house
Looking For: Male roomates

Posted April 6, 2022

Available now: We are searching for a new housemate to join our Brookland 3bd/2.5br house in Brookland. The house is a 5 minute walk to the Franciscan Monastery, 10-15 minute walk to the Brookland-CUA metro, Catholic U, JPII Institute, and the Basilica. We have off-street parking, ample storage, and plenty of common areas.

The room itself is a shared room separated by a wall and open doorway with curtains. Rent is $675 plus utilities (water, gas, electric, wifi, and a color printer with automatic ink refill service). Photos are available here.

The current three roommates are Catholic women in our mid-20s to early-30s. All of us work full-time, and two of us are in grad school. We are currently in the middle of a 12 month lease that we are planning to renew in August.

Please contact Natalie at [email protected] for more information.

Posted February 7, 2022

1 bedroom for rent (furnished or unfurnished) available in August. Basement in-law suite with separate entrance, kitchenette, living room, and shared bathroom. Part of a larger, 5-bedroom, split-level house.
$700 plus utilities for 1 bedroom. Single female tenants only please.
The bedroom measures 10’x10.’ The house is located in the heart of the bustling Hyattsville Arts District, less than a block away from St. Jerome Church, and 2 blocks away from Yes!Organic Market, Busboys & Poets, Franklin’s Restaurant, and a number of other restaurants and shops.
House includes amenities (*which are shared with the family in the upper house) such as: washer/dryer; beautiful backyard with outdoor seating around a fire pit, and a dining area under a pergola.

Contact: [email protected] for more information

Click here for photos.