yeah we moved here from Colorado and our rent went from $1395/month for a 3 bedroom, 3000 sq ft townhouse to $4000/month for a 1400 sq foot apartment in Crystal City...OUCH!

We are leaning toward IAD area. No way I would want to stay in the Crystal City area......and if you think heat rises from east of the Potomac, you should see the hot air we pour out of THIS bldg.....lol