
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Market Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (28 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 3 bed/2.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

i5 Union Market Co-Living
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Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2.5 bath Home

The Gale Eckington

1107 Penn St NE, Unit apt 4

1700 Capitol Ave NE

1652 West Virginia Ave NE

Cielo

Market House

Ledger Union Market

ONE501
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1153 Neal St NE

966 Mt Olivet Rd NE

The Burton

The 202

Press House

The Gantry DC

Gables Union Market
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1635 West Virginia Ave NE

547 Florida Ave NE

1628 Eckington Pl NE

966 Mt Olivet Rd NE

1652 West Virginia Ave 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 | $2,278 | $1,658 | $4,704 |
Union Market 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,685 | $1,675 | $6,164 |
Union Market 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,608 | $1,242 | $9,585 |
Union Market 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,577 | $1,150 | $9,385 |
Union Market 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $1,280 | $1,617 |
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There are currently 28 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 $1,492. The Gale Eckington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,658. 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 Union Market Co-Living | Co-Living D11-Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,492 |
The Gale Eckington | Studio 1 Bath - S02 Affordable 80% | Studio,1BA | $1,658 |
Cielo | S01 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,855 |
The Burton | Studio-U01 | Studio,1BA | $1,951 |
Press House | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,985 |
The 202 | S03 | Studio,1BA | $2,052 |
The Gantry DC | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,055 |
ONE501 | A3-J.2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,066 |
Gables Union Market | S3 | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Market, DC
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Market area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Elevation at Washington Gateway in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,468. The second greatest value Union Market apartment is the 1107 Penn St NE Model at 1107 Penn St NE, Unit apt 4 starting at $1,675 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Northeast Washington 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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Elevation at Washington Gateway | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
1107 Penn St NE, Unit apt 4 | 1107 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
ONE501 | B1-J | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Press House | A14 | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
The MO | One Bedroom A1K | 1BR,1BA | $4.29 |
The Gale Eckington | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1 Affordable 80% | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
The Edison at Union Market | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
1110 4th St NE, Unit B | 1110 4th St NE | 2BR,1BA | $4.18 |
Gables Union Market | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $4.28 |
Cielo | S01 - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.40 |
Getting Around the Union Market Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
70 / 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 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 $2,095.
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 $1,740, while the average apartment in Union Market costs $3,545.
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 35 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 $376 which is $3,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Market.
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