Free address reports for DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Pest complaints, crime data, and utility costs for any DC-area address.
RentSift pulls 311 building complaints, live crime data, current utility rates, and school assignments directly from government records for any DC, Maryland, or Virginia address. Every data point links back to its source. Free, no account needed.
What we check
What goes into a SiftReport
| Signal | What we measure |
|---|---|
| Building complaints | Pest, noise, trash, and code violation complaints from 311 and code enforcement systems, mapped to the address level. |
| Crime | Violent and property crime incidents from police databases, distance-weighted so nearby crimes count more than distant ones. |
| Utility costs | Current electric and gas rates from the EIA, projected to monthly costs with your local provider (Pepco, Dominion, Washington Gas). |
| Schools | Your assigned elementary, middle, and high school from official attendance zone boundaries — not just nearest by distance. |
| Walkability & grocery | Transit stops, grocery stores, and pharmacies within walking distance. Nearest grocery converted to walk-minutes. |
| Income & commute | Median household income vs national average, commute time, and how residents get to work (drive, transit, walk, remote). |
| Environmental compliance | EPA-regulated facilities within 1 mile, current violations, significant non-compliance, and total penalties from the ECHO database. |
All signals are sourced from federal, state, and local government databases. See full methodology
DMV Rent Prices
We track asking rents at 792 buildings across the DMV
Unlike our public data signals, our rent trends are built from proprietary daily tracking of actual asking rents across major management companies.
Coverage
Honest by jurisdiction
Coverage is strongest in Washington, DC. Montgomery County and Prince George's County have full crime and complaint data. Fairfax, Arlington, and Loudoun have partial coverage that is still being expanded.
Washington, DC
Best coverage todayCrime incidents, 311 complaints, sex offender registry, amenities, and utility rates.
245 buildings tracked · Median 1BR $2,100
Montgomery County, MD
Best coverage todayCrime incidents, housing code violations with address-level queries, amenity and utility context.
182 buildings tracked · Median 1BR $1,850
Prince George's County, MD
Best coverage todayCrime incidents, code enforcement complaints with spatial queries, amenity and utility context.
114 buildings tracked · Median 1BR $1,750
Fairfax County, VA
Partial todayCrime data, code compliance with address-level lookup, amenity and utility context.
194 buildings tracked · Median 1BR $1,950
Arlington, VA
Partial todayCrime data, code compliance with address-level lookup, amenity and utility context.
142 buildings tracked · Median 1BR $2,350
Loudoun County, VA
Partial todayCode enforcement complaints with spatial queries, amenity and utility context.
57 buildings tracked · Median 1BR $1,800
Latest from the data
What the numbers say about DMV neighborhoods
Every rodent and roach complaint filed through DC 311 in the past 12 months, mapped by neighborhood density.
Distance-weighted police data from the past 12 months, ranked by neighborhood with specific score ranges.
Current EIA rates, monthly cost estimates by apartment size, and what Census data says about included utilities.
Head-to-head comparison across rents, crime, schools, walkability, and tenant protections using real data.
Walk Score data, transit access, and grocery proximity ranked for car-free living across DC, MD & VA.
Common questions
How it works
Is RentSift free?
Yes. Reports are free with no sign-up. Enter any DC, Maryland, or Virginia address and get results instantly.
What makes RentSift different?
RentSift focuses on address-level 311 complaint data (pest, noise, trash), live utility rates with your actual provider, and assigned school zones. Every data point shows its source and when it was last checked, so you can verify it yourself.
Where does the data come from?
Government databases only: Open Data DC, county Socrata portals, Census Bureau, EIA, NCES, and jurisdiction-specific crime and code enforcement APIs. Every data point links back to its source.
How current is the data?
Crime and 311 complaint data updates within days of publication. Utility rates are monthly from the EIA. School zone boundaries are from the 2024-2025 school year. Rent prices are scraped daily.
How do I check pest complaints at a DC apartment?
Enter the address on RentSift. The Building Quality section shows all 311 complaints filed at or near that address, including pest, rodent, trash, and housing maintenance issues, sourced from Open Data DC.
What utility costs should I expect renting in the DMV?
RentSift estimates monthly electric and gas costs for any address using current EIA rates and Census housing data. Typical DC apartments run $200-$280/mo. The report shows your specific utility providers (Pepco, Washington Gas, Dominion, etc.).
How do I find crime data near a rental?
RentSift pulls violent and property crime incidents within 0.5 miles of any address, weighted by distance. Closer incidents count more. Data comes directly from local law enforcement APIs, updated within days.
What should I check before signing a lease in DC?
Run a SiftReport to check building complaints, nearby crime, utility costs, school assignments, walkability, and flood risk. DC has rent stabilization (4.1% annual cap in 2026) — the report includes tenant rights info for your jurisdiction.
How does rent stabilization work in Washington DC?
Most DC rental units built before 1976 are rent-controlled. Annual increases are capped at CPI + 2% (4.1% for 2026). Landlords must give 60 days written notice. RentSift reports include jurisdiction-specific tenant rights and renewal tips.
What’s the average rent for a 1-bedroom in DC?
RentSift tracks asking rents at 700+ buildings daily. Current DC median 1BR rent is around $1,950/mo. Check specific buildings on the Rent Prices page, which includes price history charts and HUD Fair Market Rent comparisons.
Does RentSift cover Arlington or Alexandria, VA?
RentSift currently has full coverage for DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Fairfax County, and Loudoun County. Arlington and Alexandria have partial coverage with walkability, utilities, schools, and grocery data, but limited crime and 311 data.
How are safety scores calculated?
Safety scores use a distance-weighted formula: crimes within 0.1 miles count at full weight, 0.1-0.25 miles at 50%, and 0.25-0.5 miles at 20%. Violent crimes count 3x more than property crimes. The score uses logarithmic scaling clamped to 15-96.
Can I see sex offender data near an address?
Yes. RentSift shows the count of registered sex offenders within 0.25 and 0.5 miles of any address. Only aggregate counts are displayed — no names or personal information. A link to the official registry is provided for full details.
How do I compare apartment buildings in the DMV?
The Rent Prices page lets you search, filter by jurisdiction, and sort 700+ buildings by rent. Each building page shows price history, trend charts, and comparison to jurisdiction medians and HUD Fair Market Rents.