
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Market Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (13 Rentals)
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The Gale Eckington

1122 Penn St NE

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

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Judd and Weiler
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1107 Penn St NE, Unit #3

Cielo

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1178 MORSE ST NE

The Elanor

1652 West Virginia Ave NE, Unit 1
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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 | $1,995 | $1,449 | $2,425 |
| Union Market 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $1,500 | $5,212 |
| Union Market 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,461 | $1,150 | $7,990 |
| Union Market 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,963 | $1,448 | $10,000+ |
| Union Market 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,302 | $1,140 | $6,539 |
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There are currently 13 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 Studio unit found at The Gale Eckington priced from $1,070. i5 CoLiving has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,188. Here are the most affordable Union Market apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gale Eckington | Studio 1 Bath - S02 Affordable 80% | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| i5 CoLiving | Co-Living D8-Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,188 |
| 1178 MORSE ST NE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Judd and Weiler | Studio | s02 - Judd | Studio,1BA | $1,601 |
| Cielo | S03 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,822 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Market, DC
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Market area is the $2.36 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at 1330 Montello Ave NE in the in the Carver Langston neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Union Market apartment is the 2 Bedroom Regular Model at Ledger Union Market starting at $3,812 with a $3.79 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1330 Montello Ave NE | 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.36 |
| Ledger Union Market | 2 Bedroom Regular | 2BR,2BA | $3.79 |
| The 202 | D01 | 2BR,2BA | $3.93 |
| Morse Apartment Homes | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $3.70 |
| Judd and Weiler | 2 Bed Den - 2 Bath | c01 - Judd | 2BR,2BA | $3.96 |
| 1107 Penn St NE, Unit #3 | 1107 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Gale Eckington | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den - AD3 Affordable 60% | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Press House | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
| 1178 MORSE ST NE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Elevation at Washington Gateway | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.01 |
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 $2,016.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Market?
The cheapest apartment in Union Market is 1178 MORSE ST NE which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Union Market costs $2,512.
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 89 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 $1,110 which is $1,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Market.
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