The building is a condo building so I don’t have a company as a landlord which is nice. I like the layout of the apartment but it is very very dark all day. The price is quite high.

I got extremely lucky with the location, rent, and property manager. I am definitely on the lower side considering where I live and I have a property manager who is extremely helpful with any issues I might have in the unit.

All in all, I can't complain about living at The Swarthmore. It's a bit of a longer walk from the law school building (a little shorter than a mile each way), but it's nice to get in those extra steps before sitting all day in classes and the library. It's nice on the weekend though, because you're right at the connecting point of Foggy Bottom and Georgetown, so you can stroll into Georgetown within 5 minutes.

PROS:
- It's a very, very quiet building -- no loud neighbors or parties really ever.
- It's 500 steps away from Trader Joes.
- Lots of natural sunlight if you get an apartment facing 25th ST.
- Decently priced at $2200 for a 700 sq. ft. 1BD/1BA.
- Hardwood floors.
- Individual storage units in the basement.
- Rooftop view of the Washington Monument and Key Bridge.

CONS:
- It's a bit of a walk to the law school.
- Washer and dryer are communal in the basement.
- Thin walls so you can hear your neighbors talking/hear their TVs.
- No amenities, at all.
- No pets allowed.

Renting in the swarthmore is alright. No electric included, and the quality of your space depends entirely on how much the owner invests in it. Some good some bad. Personally, my owner has NOT renovated the apartment recently, so paying over $1500 compared to some other apartments in the area feels like robbery.

While the building is older, the staff is great, my rent is affordable and my individual unit is renovated and lovely. Each unit has different landlords because it is a condo building. My landlord is awesome. The building manager is fantastic and great to work with. I think my rent is reasonable especially for the location. I would reccomend the Swarthmore for sure.

Amazing location. Building is older, but well kept. I plan to stay until I graduate.