
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Market Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (18 Rentals)
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The Gale Eckington

Judd and Weiler

1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom
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1115 Penn St NE

ONE501

1107 6th St NE

152 R St NE

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Theory

The Elanor

1700 Capitol Ave NE

966 Mt Olivet Rd NE
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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 | $1,837 | $1,394 | $2,271 |
| Union Market 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,500 | $3,151 |
| Union Market 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,114 | $1,027 | $5,174 |
| Union Market 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,094 | $1,070 | $6,328 |
| Union Market 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $951 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 18 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 4 Beds unit found at i5 Union Market Co-Living priced from $951. Judd and Weiler has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,422. Here are the most affordable Union Market apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| i5 Union Market Co-Living | Co-Living D8-Bedroom 2 | 4BR,2BA | $951 |
| Judd and Weiler | Studio | s02 - The Judd | Studio,1BA | $1,422 |
| The Gale Eckington | Studio 1 Bath - S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,459 |
| ONE501 | A1J-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,660 |
| The Gantry DC | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,711 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Market, DC
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Market area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1122 Owen Place NE Model at 1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom in the in the Northeast Washington neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Union Market apartment is the 1159 Oates St NE Model at 1159 Oates St NE, Unit 2A starting at $3,000 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Carver Langston 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom | 1122 Owen Place NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1159 Oates St NE, Unit 2A | 1159 Oates St NE | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| 1704 Capitol Ave NE, Unit #1 | 1704 Capitol Ave NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| The Gale Eckington | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den - AD3 Affordable 80% | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| 1115 Penn St NE | 1115 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| The MO | One Bedroom A1F | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| Press House | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.64 |
| Elevation at Washington Gateway | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.72 |
| The Edison at Union Market | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| ONE501 | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.70 |
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 $1,796.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Market?
The cheapest apartment in Union Market is ONE501 which is listed at $1,660, while the average apartment in Union Market costs $4,266.
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 145 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 $1,355 which is $2,911 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Market.
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