
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eckington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $998 (43 Rentals)
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8 R St NW, Unit Bedroom #4

Richardson Furnished Rooms

2400 N Capitol St NW, Unit RoomForRent

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Margarite

The Gale Eckington

172 Bryant St NW

28 Todd Pl NE, Unit 2
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The Metropolitan Apartments

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Judd and Weiler

Third & Rhode

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ONE501

301 U St NW, Unit #1

16 Todd Pl NE, Unit 16 todd place ne

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The Burton
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2310 4th St NE

The Florian

1 Florida Ave NE, Unit SI FL4-ID957

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The Gantry DC

50 T St NW

1513 4th St NW

5 Rhode Island Ave NW

Visionary Square
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The Summit at St. Martin's

2021 4th St NW

Carver and Slowe Apartments

Carver Apartments

117 W St NW

151 S St NW

1832 North Capitol St NW

2321 4th Street
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204 Ascot Pl NE

Coda at Bryant Street

104 R St NE

1831 2nd St NE

Beale House

1420 North Capitol St NW

Rialto
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304 Florida Ave NW

1605 New Jersey Ave NW

1537 4th St NW
Eckington, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eckington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eckington Studio Apartments | $1,918 | $1,396 | $2,489 |
| Eckington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $1,200 | $4,613 |
| Eckington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,614 | $1,800 | $8,681 |
| Eckington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,856 | $3,300 | $10,000+ |
| Eckington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,258 | $4,200 | $6,490 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eckington Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Eckington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eckington area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Richardson Furnished Rooms priced from $1,200. The Gale Eckington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,396. Here are the most affordable Eckington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Furnished Rooms | SHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private... | 1BR, 1BA | $1,200 |
| The Gale Eckington | Studio 1 Bath - S02 Affordable 80% | Studio, 1BA | $1,396 |
| Carver Apartments | Slowe Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,417 |
| Carver and Slowe Apartments | Slowe Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,417 |
| The Metropolitan Apartments | TIER 25: STUDIO | Studio, 1BA | $1,499 |
| 200 P ST NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,599 |
| Judd and Weiler | Studio | s02 - Judd | Studio, 1BA | $1,660 |
| ONE501 | S5 | Studio, 1BA | $1,704 |
| The Burton | Studio-U21 | Studio, 1BA | $1,838 |
| Beale House | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eckington, DC
As of September 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eckington area is the $3.33 price per square foot 6BR/3.0BA Model at 1618 1st St NE in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Eckington apartment is the 323 Todd Pl NE Model at 323 Todd Pl NE, Unit 1 in the Edgewood neighborhood starting at $3,500 with a $2.19 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eckington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1618 1st St NE | 6BR/3.0BA | 6BR, 3BA | $3.33 |
| 323 Todd Pl NE, Unit 1 | 323 Todd Pl NE | 3BR, 2.5BA | $2.19 |
| 1409-1411 1st St NW | 1411 | 2BR, 1BA | $2.13 |
| 75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 4 | 75 Florida Ave NW | 4BR, 2.5BA | $3.26 |
| Rhode Island Row | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR, 2BA | $2.96 |
| 28 Florida Ave NE, Unit #1 | 28 Florida Ave NE | 3BR, 2BA | $2.86 |
| 2302 1st St NW, Unit Basement | 2302 1st St NW | 2BR, 2BA | $3.27 |
| The Gale Eckington | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A10 Affordable 60% | 1BR, 1BA | $2.67 |
| Beale House | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $3.33 |
| 200 P ST NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $3.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEckington, Washington, DC
Ranked #81
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Eckington, Washington, DC
Langley Elementary School
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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 $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eckington?
The cheapest apartment in Eckington is Richardson Furnished Rooms which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Eckington costs $2,633.
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 108 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 $1,427 which is $1,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eckington.
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