309 Yoakum Pky Apartment

*Luxury Fully-Furnished Efficiency / Studio with amazing view & amenities * Price includes all utilities, condo complex amenities & an amazing 180-degree view to downtown Alexandria, the Potomac River & the horizon. This is a luxury efficiency /... studio apartment in the lavish Watergate at Landmark (WAL) complex. The rental rate includes all utilities (including high-speed wireless internet), all amenities, and a 1-year minimum lease length. This studio is within a larger home but has a separate entrance. The renter has access to shared spaces including the foyer, a dining area, and a very spacious kitchen.

A 4-minute video tour of the furnished studio is posted in this listing.

The studio is fully-furnished with a full size bed & bedding; a second full size bed-futon that converts from a bed to a couch; a kitchenette with ample storage space, a refrigerator-freezer, microwave, baking oven, brand-new electric burner for frying or boiling, toaster, sandwich grill, juicer, steamer, crock pot, coffee pot, tea kettle, blender, brand-new portable dishwasher, pots & pans, glass bowls, cups, plates, cutlery, drying rack, cutting board, baker’s rack, expandable kitchen storage unit, and other cooking equipment; a fully-stocked bathroom with newly re-glazed & re-caulked bathtub, newly refinished bathroom floor, refinished shower with brand new shower parts and spouts, shower curtain, vanity, brand-new 'Hollywood-style' vanity lights, new bathroom ceiling lights, weighing scale, toiletries, linens, and portable clothes washing machine and clothes dryer; a newly painted drop-leaf wood table that seats two to four people by the window - the table can serve as a desk or as a dining table; 3 comfortable chairs; a large screen (42 in. diagonal) high-def. TV that connects to your phone or computer via G00gle Chromecast to broadcast video (Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc.) from your phone to the TV; a walk-in closet with new lighting, a bureau, storage containers, clothes hangers, clothes bin, extra bedding, vacuum, Swiffer mop, Swiffer duster, dust pan; a closet w/ sliding doors; new window curtain rod with double curtains; a TV stand with shelves; a bedside table with shelves and lights; two bookcases; stationary supplies; multiple lamps; and wall decorations. The carpet is newly installed and is professionally cleaned. The HVAC is new. As an occupant of this condo, you will have exclusive use of this efficiency studio. The studio also includes a beautiful view of the Alexandria skyline from the 15th floor, from one of the highest buildings in Alexandria. One can see ~10 to ~15 miles, all the way into the state of Maryland, including the lighted Ferris Wheel at National Harbor, MD at night. From the window, one can also frequently see bald and golden eagles flying by. You will also have access to additional storage in the foyer, including two large closets with sliding glass doors. The foyer has a brand-new ceiling light. The renter has access to additional space that is shared with the owner; these spaces include a small foyer, a small dining area, and a very spacious kitchen.

The studio is security-protected by a coded lock, motion-activated video surveillance at the front door, FOB key-entry only to the entire building, and manned 24-hour security at both vehicle entrances to the complex. The security deposit is one month’s rent. This website charges about $24.99 for the background check, & with that, the applicant can apply to up to ~10 properties. A criminal background check and credit check will be performed. Applicants must provide their last 2 pay stubs and a copy of their driver’s license / U.S. federal government I.D. All utilities (heating, cooling, HVAC, garbage, water, etc.) and high-speed wireless internet are included. The occupant will be required to purchase rental insurance. Renter's insurance is typically ~$50 to ~$100/year.

PARKING: Up to 1 outdoor parking space is available on-site for free within a secure parking lot with 24-hour security. Up to 1 indoor, covered garage parking space is available for an additional $150/month.

Before one can move in, an agreement must be signed, and one must pay the first month's rent & utilities ($1,250), the security deposit ($1,250), a $140 move-in fee required by the WAL complex, and a $275 move-out fee required by the WAL complex. The WAL complex only allows large move-ins to be scheduled Monday to Friday 9:30am-6pm only. If you can complete your move-in in less than one hour, the WAL complex allows up to one hour moves on either a Sat. or a Sun., between ~10:30am-4pm. All moves must be scheduled and pre-approved by WAL and the owner in advance. WAL charges $25 for an electronic pass for your car to automatically open the gate when your car passes by. Pet policy: No cats, dogs, snakes, large animals. Small, caged pets such as hamsters, guinea pigs or fish are allowed, as long as they remain caged.

Renter(s) are expected to be courteous, tidy, reasonable, & to follow all WAL rules. WAL's internal policies require that one demonstrates residency in the state of Virginia (via a Virginia driver's license, a Virginia voter ID card, etc.) for WAL to grant full access to the WAL complex.

Earliest available move-in date is May 4, 2026.

Watergate at Landmark is a gated 36-acre community, with 24-hour top-notch security. WAL has numerous, spectacular amenities listed below. Almost all amenities are free with residency. WAL is walking distance (1.5 mile) to the Van Dorn metro (blue line) & WAL runs a free shuttle for all residents to & from the metro.
Sports & Recreation Amenities Include:
Indoor/Outdoor Tennis Courts
Large Outdoor Swimming Pool
Large Indoor Swimming Pool
Pickleball (Indoor/Outdoor)
Basketball (Half-court)
Fitness Ctr
Volleyball Court (Outdoor)
Racquetball Court (Indoor)
Playground
Putting Green
Billiards Room
Ping Pong Tables
Air Hockey Table
Gazebos & BBQ areas
Golf Practice Room
Private Party Rooms
Card Room
TV Room
Hot tub jacuzzi
Walking Trail
Dry Saunas
Picnic Areas
Party Rooms
The WAL complex also has a few miles of walking paths & picnic areas inside the complex & is adjacent to Stevenson Park and a short walk to Bren Mar Park.
Services & Privacy Amenities Include:
Community Library
Over 100 security cameras
In-house Maintenance Staff
Shuttle Bus
Hair salon
24-hour Patrol Service
Gated Entrances
Car Wash Station
On-site Car Vacuum
Community Magazine
Weekly Flyer
In-house Cable TV channel
ATM
Personal Storage Rooms
Bicycle Storage
Resident & Guest Parking
You can use a free WAL shuttle bus to the metro, shopping & other areas.
WAL is a 5-minute drive to the entrance of I-395, so you can get to D.C. within 20 minutes, or take I-395/I-95 down south to Quantico, VA in ~35 minutes. WAL also is a ~ 5-minute drive to the D.C. beltway, I-495. Easy access to D.C., Old Town Alexandria, the new Amazon campus, National Harbor in MD, & anywhere along the beltway or metro. Read More