4 Tips for Finding a Cheap Apartment, from an Expert Who’s Been There
Photo by Farrah Skeiky
Imani Keal has made a career out of living well in Washington, D.C. In the decade since she moved to attend Howard University, she has cultivated a “diverse and fun” community stretching from the suburbs to within walking distance of storied sights.
“I love living in a big city. I’m originally from Philly, but I appreciate small-town charm,” Keal says. “D.C. has the perfect mix.”
Four years ago, she moved into a studio apartment in Glover Park and showed neighbors and strangers just how great life could be in the nation’s capital — well, perhaps just how great life could be when you decide to turn a teeny rental into a personalized cocoon. Social media followers may know her better as Imani at Home, where she shares DIY projects and design ideas for small-space dwellers who want to learn how to thrive on a budget. And now that Keal has left her beloved studio behind for a two-bedroom in Dupont Circle, she’s now sharing her luxury-for-less ethos in yet another sphere: apartment hunting.
