3401 38TH St NW 615-302Washington, DC 20016

Hardwood-style floors and an open floor plan set this one-bedroom apart in a building where thoughtful design meets genuine everyday comfort. At 558 square feet, the layout earns every inch, drawing you from the entry through a living space that feels larger than its footprint suggests, thanks in part to the way the open kitchen connects to the main room without a wall breaking the flow. Upgraded countertops and stainless steel appliances anchor a kitchen that is clearly built for someone who actually cooks - dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, microwave, ice maker, and range hood all in place, ready for a Tuesday dinner or a Sunday morning that stretches long. Window treatments frame the view and give you control over how much of the day you let in at any given hour. The bedroom is generously proportioned for a one-bedroom home, and the walk-in closet handles the kind of wardrobe that a smaller reach-in simply cannot. In-unit washer and dryer mean laundry happens on your schedule, not the building's. The bathroom is clean and functional, and the open floor plan keeps the whole unit feeling connected rather than compartmentalized. Beyond your front door, Vaughan Place wraps residents in a full suite of community amenities that transform a rental into something closer to a membership. The fitness center handles morning workouts before the commute, and the pool offers a legitimate reason to stay close to home when the season allows. A clubhouse, game room, and meeting room give you spaces that extend your living square footage beyond the apartment walls - places to host, to focus, or simply to change your backdrop for the afternoon. A picnic area rounds out the outdoor offerings alongside the dog park, because pets are genuinely welcome here; cats and dogs alike are part of the community, subject to number limits and breed restrictions, with a deposit required. Parking is available in an attached garage and surface lot, and gated access with on-site security means the building takes its role as your home base seriously. The neighborhood itself is in one of those compelling moments of transition that longtime Washington residents recognize - a place where the bones of an established community are being joined by new energy, new businesses finding their footing on blocks that have long had character but are now attracting attention. There is something motivating about living somewhere in motion, where a neighborhood's next chapter is being written in real time around you. The infrastructure is already here: the elevators, the amenities, the address. What surrounds it is a city that continues to build toward itself, and this particular corner of it sits at an interesting point in that story. This is a home for someone who wants the ease of a well-run building without sacrificing the feeling of living somewhere with real texture beneath it. Pricing and availability subject to change on a daily basis. Photos are of model units. Parking may be available subject to availability and may be an additional fee.