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Row homes with basement rentals, popularly referred to in D.C. as “English basements,” have been all the rage with renters here the past few years.

Row homes with basement rentals, common in older cities like the District, are prevalent in communities on the outskirts of downtown like Shaw and Dupont and attract many young professionals. Many owners of row homes with basements are renovating them to accommodate for the growing demand for the rentals. But the basement rentals in the row homes must by law include features like deadbolts, removable bars on the windows and smoke alarms.

Row homes with basement rentals often offer more affordable rental options, with monthly rents like $1,375 for a renovated, 550-square-foot basement rental in Logan…

The row homes near Eastern Market, which is known as the home to D.C.’s oldest public market, are in demand for their proximity to quaint restaurants and shops and the Eastern Market Metro station in the heart of Capitol Hill.

Many of the Victorian or Federal-style row homes near Eastern Market, many of which date back to the early 20th century, are undergoing renovation for modern homeowners. The row homes near Eastern Market are nestled in a “sub-community” roughly south East Capitol Street and north of Pennsylvania Avenue, and bordered by 3rd Street and 11th St. NW.

Many young couples and families are finding the row homes near Eastern Market offer the benefits of living in Washington D.C. without the stronger party scene of Dupont and Adams Morgan…