Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eckington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (29 Rentals)

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1501 Harry Thomas Way NEWashington, DC 20002
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Visionary Square

2401 Washington Pl NEWashington, DC 20018
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151 S St NW

151 S St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Third and Rhode
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Third and Rhode

230 Rhode Island Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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Coda at Bryant Street

680 Rhode Island Ave NEWashington, DC 20002

Eckington, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eckington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eckington area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Glenwood Apartments priced from $1,375. 2321 4th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable Eckington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Glenwood ApartmentsEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$1,375
2321 4th StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,545
Carver ApartmentsSlowe Large One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,715
Carver and Slowe ApartmentsSlowe Large One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,715
Third and RhodeOne Bedroom / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,715
The Metropolitan ApartmentsTIER 25: STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,735
The Gale Eckington1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A12 Affordable 60%1BR,1BA$1,740
The BatleyStudio | Ahad S03Studio,1BA$1,921

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eckington, DC

As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eckington area is the $2.63 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Rhode Island Row in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $3,499. The second greatest value Eckington apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Truxton starting at $2,750 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eckington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rhode Island Row3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.63
Truxton2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.30
71 W St NW, Unit B71 W St NW1BR,1BA$2.00
321 Adams St NE, Unit 4321 Adams St NE3BR,1BA$2.35
119 U St NE, Unit B119 U St NE2BR,1BA$2.94
The Glenwood ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.73
RialtoA4A1BR,1BA$2.79
Third and RhodeOne Bedroom / One Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
2321 4th StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.35
318 Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast, Unit 102318 Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast1BR,1BA$2.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eckington, Washington, DC

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Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Eckington Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eckington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eckington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eckington is under $1,921.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eckington?

The cheapest apartment in Eckington is 2321 4th Street which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Eckington costs $6,704.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eckington?

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 78 regular apartments in Eckington 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 Eckington?

Cheap apartments in Eckington have an average cost of $1,139 which is $5,565 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eckington.

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