I've lived on the H Street Corridor for around 2 years and it's not affected me personally nor any of my friends around here.

But I don't have a car and I feel like I'd be more worried about it if I did. I would not say crime is restricted to any part of the city though I may get some hate for saying that. People in Northwest DC also get carjacked or have their cars stolen. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I just moved and while I was looking I called (call them if possible) the following places and was put in contact with real leasing managers:

Union Place in NoMa Revel in NoMa Senate Square in NoMa/ H Street corridor The Apollo on H Street Corridor Cielo in NoMa

I used to live in Stationhouse and while it is pricey, they definitely have good customer service. I don't know if it would be in your budget for a one bedroom though. Most of the places above were junior one bedrooms. Union Place is absolutely within your price range and does have windows but is a junior. All of these places had windows FYI.

I think some of these places offer video tours. But I agree that in DC you MUST see it in person. I know you're dealing with a tight timeline, but I would not move sight unseen into a flat here.