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Eastern Market, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastern Market Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastern Market area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards priced from $1,480. Banner Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,487. Here are the most affordable Eastern Market apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards100-S4Studio,1BA$1,480
Banner LaneBanner Lane I S6Studio,1BA$1,487
Link Apartments® H StreetS4-AStudio,1BA$1,531
Modera H StreetS01Studio,1BA$1,535
The ApolloStudio E02Studio,1BA$1,568
Alula at Bridge DistrictStudio - Alula - E04Studio,1BA$1,594
Capital Plaza ApartmentsSTUDIO (ST 1)Studio,1BA$1,599
Affinity at 2MStudio Plan A MarketStudio,1BA$1,600
BlackbirdStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,638
Harlow Navy YardHepburn3A1BR,1BA$1,668

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern Market, DC

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastern Market area is the $3.29 price per square foot Jr. Two Bedroom Model at Valo Apartments in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,855. The second greatest value Eastern Market apartment is the Hayworth 1 Model at Harlow Navy Yard starting at $2,917 with a $3.42 price per square foot in the Southwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastern Market apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valo ApartmentsJr. Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.29
Harlow Navy YardHayworth 12BR,2BA$3.42
Andover HouseA1AD1BR,1BA$3.31
Waterside TowersTower (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$2.86
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationOne Bedroom - Lex1BR,1BA$3.59
The Grays on Pennsylvania1 Bed/1 Bath (252aa1)1BR,1BA$2.96
1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE ApartmentsPennsylvania1BR,1BA$3.55
1000 South CapitolS.1Studio ,1BA$3.40
Ledger Union Market1 Bedroom Junior (A)1BR,1BA$3.60
Maple View Flats1 Bed/1 Bath 60%-1T (m254aa01)1BR,1BA$3.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eastern Market, Washington, DC

Ranked #47

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Eastern Market Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

84 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastern Market Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eastern Market?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastern Market is under $1,668.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastern Market?

The cheapest apartment in Eastern Market is Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards which is listed at $1,551, while the average apartment in Eastern Market costs $6,011.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastern Market?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 726 regular apartments in Eastern Market that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Eastern Market?

Cheap apartments in Eastern Market have an average cost of $2,260 which is $3,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastern Market.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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