
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Market Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,300 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Union Market area of Washington.


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i5 CoLiving

Room in Shared 3 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit C

1122 Penn St NE

The Gale Eckington

1716 Capitol Ave NE

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1107 Penn St NE, Unit #1

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Judd and Weiler
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ONE501

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Market House

Cielo

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The Edison at Union Market

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The 202

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Gables Union Market

1141 Owen Pl NE

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Press House
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The Gantry DC

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The Burton

Morse Apartment Homes

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Ledger Union Market

The MO

547 Florida Ave NE

403 M St NE

The Elanor
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Union Market, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Market?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Market Studio Apartments | $2,074 | $1,599 | $2,943 |
| Union Market 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $1,500 | $6,075 |
| Union Market 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,485 | $1,323 | $8,022 |
| Union Market 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,985 | $1,516 | $10,000+ |
| Union Market 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $1,413 | $7,004 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Union Market Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Union Market Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Market area of Washington, DC is a 2 Beds unit found at i5 CoLiving priced from $1,386. The Gale Eckington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,735. Here are the most affordable Union Market apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| i5 CoLiving | Co-Living B6A-AR-Room 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,386 |
| The Gale Eckington | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1 Affordable 80% | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
| Judd and Weiler | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | aj3 - Judd | 1BR,1BA | $1,792 |
| Market House | Market House S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
| Cielo | S01 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,854 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Market, DC
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Market area is the $4.06 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath-U05 Model at The Burton in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,612. The second greatest value Union Market apartment is the Two Bedroom B2Q Model at The MO starting at $5,101 with a $4.23 price per square foot in the Edgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Market apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Burton | 3 Bed/2 Bath-U05 | 3BR,2BA | $4.06 |
| The MO | Two Bedroom B2Q | 2BR,2BA | $4.23 |
| Press House | AD1 - One Bed w/ Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| 1107 Penn St NE, Unit #1 | 1107 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Morse Apartment Homes | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| The Gale Eckington | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1 Affordable 80% | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| The 202 | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| Ledger Union Market | 1 Bedroom Junior | 1BR,1BA | $4.26 |
| Elevation at Washington Gateway | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
| Judd and Weiler | Studio | s02 - Judd | Studio ,1BA | $4.24 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Market Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Union Market?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Market is under $2,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Market?
The cheapest apartment in Union Market is The Gale Eckington which is listed at $1,735, while the average apartment in Union Market costs $5,546.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union 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 94 regular apartments in Union 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 Union Market?
Cheap apartments in Union Market have an average cost of $1,151 which is $4,395 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Market.
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