APARTMENT HUNTING IN WASHINGTON DC 🏡 touring 7 units with rent prices included! | Charlotte Pratt

APARTMENT HUNTING IN WASHINGTON DC 🏡 touring 7 units with rent prices included! | Charlotte Pratt
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I am so excited to show you guys all the apartments that I toured in my hunt for the perfect first big girl apartment! We walked through and toured 7 units in this video, and at the very end I show you which one I decided on 👀 Remember to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT BELOW any other videos you want to see on my channel!
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hi I'm glad you're watching this video! I'm charlotte, I'm 22 years old, I recently graduated from the University of Michigan! I'm moving to Washington DC to start my "big girl" life, and I'm so excited to share my moving process with you all! Make sure to subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don't miss any of my new videos :)
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[@CharlottePrattYT]

I'm SO excited to share this video with you guys! As a reminder, if anybody knows or finds out where I'm living, please keep that information private for my safety! I really hope you guys enjoy this apartment hunting vlog -- I can't wait for you all to see the apartment!!

[@weisabunny]

Good gawd!!! Cost of living is crazy! I'm from DC, it's gone up so much! Glad you prioritized safety!!! Glad you found a place!

[@iian1229]

I guessed right! I love Apt#3 the most as well. Happy for you and open a new, fantastic journey in DC.

[@CharlottePrattYT]

Yay!! Good guess 🙌🏼

[@joanarodrigues198]

I loooove those videos! Excited for you Charlote 😊 it's bringing me memories for first apartment

[@RhondaRose5]

Hi Charlotte, really enjoyed touring the apartments. I agree # 3 is awesome! Congratulations on getting your first apartment and it's something you love! Now the exciting fun begins with decor, so excited to be able to enjoy this journey with you Thanks for sharing this 🎉❤🎉

[@WesleyCoughlan]

Awesome video, Charlotte! Glad you found your new place! It looks awesome with amazing views! Looking forward to your next vlog! Your adventures in D.C. are truly under way now! 😊❤

[@bee8825]

as someone who lives outside of dc, trust me and sell the car. anyone who lives in dc rarely uses their car and it sits there while they make payments on it and potentially gets broken into no matter how “safe” a garage is, no worker is putting their life on the line for someone’s car. the metro can take u out of the city into the states surrounding and then the metro around northern virginia in particular is amazing, buses are fine, and once ur further into virginia the ubers are cheap.

[@Aathbii]

You make a great point. But I have a genuine question, but what if I want to visit my friends and family out of state on the weekends/holidays or do road trips? How do people who dont have a car navigate that? Im afraid ill feel trapped if i give up my car

[@bee8825]

@@Aathbii if ur going for a longer road trip then the suggestion is to rent a car, but anything within the dc suburbs is accessible by public transport and so much is within that area that very few people drive places in the city, it’s such a nightmare and the tolls are expensive

[@bevally1533]

I live in DC and have a car that is garaged in my building. I drive it a couple of times a week more or less. Also use the Metro and Uber. The car is the way to go when driving to the grocery and bringing the bags home.

[@amandaruthbarnes1181]

Girl those prices are high like NYC but you're getting waaaaay nicer apartments!

[@dianajones8475]

YAHHH apartment #3!!! Literally that one I would have picked! I'm so excited for you!!! Let me tell you, once you get a balcony, things change. I love putting plants out on mine. Plus the luxury to walk outside for fresh air without having to leave the building or the comforts of your home is game changing. Can't wait to see how you decorate your new place.

[@CharlottePrattYT]

It was easily the best choice 🙌🏼 can’t wait to find some larger plants to put out on the balcony, or maybe even an herb garden!!

[@HiTechRedneck]

Congratulations!! I know how hard it can be to find an apartment that checks all the boxes while still being in budget, so I’m sooooo happy for you!

[@CharlottePrattYT]

Ahhh thank you so much!!!

[@SarahSchneider2]

Congrats on your new apartment, beautiful view of DC

[@lisaashby8930]

Hi Charlotte. I’m so happy that you have found your new home! I love your final choice. So happy to know that you’re happy! 😊💜🩷💜🩷

[@Specificpickle]

So happy for you!!

[@MS-yh5lf]

I knew it was between #3, #4 and #5! Happy for you. Hope you make awesome memories in your new space ♥

[@VRYTHNGES]

YESS i'm so excited for you and i love this series!!!

[@CharlottePrattYT]

Yayyy thank you!!

[@emmaranzetta8461]

So excited to see your adventures in DC!!! :)

[@chunggomez502]

Such a detailed but well paced video. Enjoyed it 💯 thank you so much! Subscribed🫶

[@CharlottePrattYT]

Thank you!!! So glad to have you here 🥰🥰

[@christianrivera1369]

Definitely thought you’d go with the corner unit 😂 love apartment 3 tho ! Excited to see how you lay it out

[@tori_lahr]

This video was so amazing!!! Well organized and entertaining!

[@CharlottePrattYT]

Thank you so much!!

[@francescaleonvela]

Loved this video! Felt like I was watching House Hunters!! ❤️

[@CharlottePrattYT]

Love that!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Charlotte happy Friday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@IsabelMzz]

I loooove this video!! I don’t know why but I knew it was apartment number 3! Congratulations 🎉 Your apartment is awesome! Can’t wait to watch next vlogs!

[@CharlottePrattYT]

Thank you so much!! Apt 3 was def the right choice 💕

[@hilsbeasley539]

Yep! That was my favourite too!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Stunning one!❤❤

[@vanessahinds8320]

Love it! I would’ve chosen Apt 3 also! It’s really unique and very pretty. Be safe and enjoy your “big girl” apartment.

[@robyncopp3854]

Yayyy. I guessed the one with the balcony. They were all lovely in their own way but what I loved about that apartment is that there is no one directly across from your window. My building is the same and I never close my blinds except in the late afternoon in the summer cuz it's hot as bajeezuz. Can't wait to see how you have decorated. Congratulations on your big girl apartment.

[@CharlottePrattYT]

Yesss I’m the exact same way, I never close the blinds!!! I want all the sunlight ☀️

[@somethinggood-sy1ed]

Unsolicited design advice: Bedroom. What works. Dresser, mirror, shelves. What doesn't work, everything else. Do one large piece of graphic art on the shelves. Bright colors. Get a headboard or a metal frame bed. Remove lights, fake plants and other wall pieces. Go with neutral bedding. One lamp on either side of bed. Living area. It's dark, it can handle bright colors. Think oranges reds yellows hot pinks. Light wood is best for shelf and TV stand. Just my opinion which I realize no one asked for. Overall too many small scale pieces. Do a few large scale decor items instead.

[@leslieanneDC]

Welcome to the DC area! 🎉

[@fonlai8721]

Hi! Im new to your channel! I cjose #3 because you said #3 had the door to the balcony which opened up : whereas all the apt didnt! Congrats on your new apt! It looks gorgeous!

[@nimii_lovee]

I am big when it comes to apartment hunting videos...i just love thise kind of videos ❤

[@CharlottePrattYT]

They’re so fun!!

[@Ali-gb7mf]

Good luck Charlotte. 🍹

[@jancarlson2165]

I thought id watched your U of M movin in! One of them for sure. As soon as i saw your Dad on this vlog, its been a couple if years i think?, and did you have that littke skinny bedside table in Ann Arbor too? So wild. Im glad you picked this apartment! ❤

[@FionaSheridan]

Yay congrats girl!! 🏡❤

[@CharlottePrattYT]

Thank you!! 🏡💕

[@hangul199]

Hey there, Cameron doppelgänger! I hope you're cool with the nickname, but if it's not your vibe, just let me know. Nailed it on the apartment choice-number 3. Can't wait to catch a glimpse of your daily routines around here. I really appreciate your vlogs; they're so enjoyable to watch!

[@alangiles776]

Hi Charlotte 🙂 🏡 You have picked a lovely apartment. Perfect for your Big Girl era. Great views from the windows.

[@CharlottePrattYT]

I can’t wait for the DC Big Girl era 🥹🫶🏼

[@leighharris5955]

You chose the best one

[@lyndareith1206]

Understand East facing is nice in that you don't get the intense heat that you do for West or South.

[@AnggiSahamCantik]

Hehehe apartement number 3 is also my fav. 🎉 wish you a good time ❤

[@arese-]

I loved the hallway aspect of apt 3. I would've picked it as well! Enjoy!

[@Skim_25]

Welcome to the DMV from a fellow class of ‘23! I would personally suggest something in Arlington and commute to DC, though rent and housing prices for this entire region has gone through the roof in the past few years.

[@CharlottePrattYT]

I definitely looked in Arlington to start out! I’m keeping an eye out for it in the future, maybe once I ready for something a bit bigger!

[@talea9593]

I've never seen your channel before but your video was in my recommended section. I also live in DC and I've been here about two years. I live on the military base which is like 5-10 minutes from the Navy Yard area. Hopefully you're having fun here in DC. There is a lot of fun stuff to do. There's a really good restaurant to check out called Ted's Bulletin on 8th St SE.

[@ImNotMC]

Congrats on the new apt! #5 would have been my top choice even for myself but like you said, that second floor to the street and sidewalk & that parking sign would be deal breakers for me too. #3 would be my second choice too, great views and the balcony is def a bonus! :)

[@CharlottePrattYT]

the balcony is DEF a bonus ✨

[@JacksMcManus]

I love DC. My cousin lives there right now. ❤

[@Mercedesbenzz8]

This might be similar pricinging for new York like you said but I've watched a lot of NYC apartment videos and you are definitely getting a lot more than they do with a $2300 price range

[@pb27492]

I live in the last apartment complex you toured and you dodged a bullet! It’s been the worst apartment experience ever 😅 definitely coming back to this video for recs when our lease is up!

[@CharlottePrattYT]

omg no way!! I'm so sorry it was a bad experience, that sucks :(

[@skhanvlogs]

just "wow" :) 😊

[@isabelm.2215]

I guessed right too, for sure you choosed apt. 3 🙂

[@winkie4life]

Waterfront is terrible location if you are concerned with safety

[@alexisliane316]

I love that your dad came with you apartment hunting! I'm 40 years old and looking to move back to DC (from Reston) and my dad insists on coming with me on all the tours 🤣

[@CharlottePrattYT]

awwww that's so sweet 🥹

[@tyerraful]

What was the name of the one you thought had too many windows?! I’m going dc apartment shopping on Saturday! Please help me lol

[@theL81Again]

I was hoping you picked #3. You’ll be able to enjoy the July 4th fireworks in the comfort of your air conditioned apartment!

[@1GorgeousGodzilla]

I love shopping with other peoples money! I picked apt 3 as well! Enjoy your home

[@CharlottePrattYT]

you have great taste 😉

[@budgetwithrenay2419]

I guessed right;( the balcony won you over)! Congrats!

[@CharlottePrattYT]

Thank you! The balancing definitely won me over!

[@cristinasujoy]

That’s the one I loved too! Hope you enjoy it, it’s beautiful!

[@ruebennomura9143]

Hope you find a good apartment for you

[@monalisaoflagos]

#5 did it for me

[@Waltaere]

Charlotteee 😃

[@arij5586]

Was looking at moving here but I’ve heard the crime is crazy!!

[@Unstoppable0202]

A creature in the zoo 😂😂 that was a very funny comparison😅

[@GiGiLaverde]

Anybody know the name of build 4???

[@floppyjalopy94]

Put a curtain up on the windows so people can’t look through lol

[@CharlottePrattYT]

The apartment I chose actually came with retractable shades!

[@destinyalannaofficial]

What neighborhoods would you say are the safest in DC?

[@kwakyenadesh3046]

I guessed correctly 😊

[@Dheel8361]

My bet was Apt#3 and i got it right!

[@CharlottePrattYT]

Yayyy good guess!!

[@Fluxxxx]

This is no hate to you but that ‘balcony’ is sending me 😭 Immediately I saw apartment 3, I knew it was the one. Could see the balcony wall beside you

[@live_in_thejoy3942]

DC crime is RIDICULOUS! No thank you! And I’ve been here all my life and it’s probably the worst. It’s been right now since the 90s, which is sad.

[@DBCOOPER888]

The fishbowl apartment was really weird.

[@saintwah]

I hope you actually considered Arlington before making a selection

[@biplab2698]

🌹

[@maddscientist3170]

good thing you didn't move to NYC...a studio apartment is twice the cost of $2300 without the amenities, doorman, W/D, parking, gyms, or anything else

[@CharlottePrattYT]

Yeah I was lucky to find a place that had everything I wanted and fit my budget!

[@arese-]

Couldn't you install curtains? 19:00

[@CharlottePrattYT]

yes, but they'd need to be closed all the time just to get a little privacy, which I feel like defeats the purpose of the big windows haha 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@c_rob1]

Never heard of a jr apt lol

[@dustinnguyen5901]

I am living in one. Just a roundabout way of saying studio.

[@maddscientist3170]

#3

[@-anna-8834]

Why dont you just buy a vanity?

[@CharlottePrattYT]

for the amount of money I'm paying, I expect a bathroom counter 😅

[@Seolhwaneul]

Wow, $2300 per month and you don’t have a job yet? Hoping you get a job soon because that is expensive 😭 I could never pay that for an apartment good golly

[@CharlottePrattYT]

It’s definitely pricy but I think worth it. And hoping to get a job soon, but I do have a cushion with my savings 🙌🏼

[@camicamira89]

One of the most unsafe and overrated areas in DC. I work in the area and it is not good.

[@nobodynothing00000]

you need to sell your car if you're going to live inside the district and you're not making at least 250k a year

[@Nikybeez]

My first apartment was in Dupont Circle. It was about $600 in the late 90's/early 00's. Tenant Associations tried to stop the scummy landlords from raising rents based on new land values, wanting real rent control. They all upped the rents before the deadlines to rent control and pushed out all the residents, and along with them all the interesting character and charm that made the neighborhoods unique. Y'know, the reason people wanted to live there... They moved in just to complain about the neighborhood, like noise as if they had no clue where they moving to. Who knew a big city would be noisy? 🙄 DC is just one big gentrified mess now, with violent crimes on the rise, team owners that threaten to move, and the cost of living is outrageous.

[@vin2689ny]

Dc is awful if you’re worried about “safety” as well as the metro… a better option would have been Arlington or somewhere outside of DC.

[@ethelarbon6628]

hello Pretty Wonderful Charlotte and All Actress Model Whatever happen you know. ❤,,,❤,,,❤,,,

[@Emilya-A]

"I am a post-grad lifestyle and activity vlogger" that's cool i could have made what i used to do more like a job, instead horrible things happened

[@fasharhamdy5203]

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[@Caocao8888]

How perky!