Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Eckington, Washington, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Eckington

$3,350/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Eckington is $3,350 per month as of August 2026. This is 75% above the national average rent, or $1,440 more per month.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Eckington

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Eckington rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Eckington, Washington, DC

Average rent prices in Eckington have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Eckington, Washington, DC

Rent prices in Eckington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Eckington is $2,925, whereas a house costs $3,947. 1-bedroom apartments in Eckington run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,975.

Listings

Studio

$1,889

20%

25%

1 bedroom

$2,308

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,925

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,995

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,500

6%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,889

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,308

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Eckington, Washington, DC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Eckington, Washington, DC compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Eckington and Mount Rainier by all bedroom counts and property types.

Eckington

Median rent price$3,350
increased by75%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,782
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Eckington, Washington, DC is 88% higher than the median rent in Mount Rainier, Mount Rainier, MD.

Discover rentals in Eckington, Washington, DC

315 W ST NE - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.5

Very good

315 W ST NE

315 W St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

1 bed

1 bath

$1,213–$1,450

Apartment for rent

The Indigo - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.4

Very good

The Indigo

1901 Lincoln Rd Ne, Washington, DC 20002

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,100–$3,200

Apartment for rent

2023 4th St NE Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

2023 4th St NE Apartments

2023 4th St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,100–$3,400

Apartment for rent

2d ago

Eckington townhouse for rent in Washington

Residential Lease, WASHINGTON, DC

208 T St Ne #1, Washington, DC 20002

4 beds

4 baths

$2,250

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Eckington, Washington, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Eckington rental market.

How much is rent in Eckington?

The average rent in Eckington is $3,350 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Eckington?

Average rent prices in Eckington have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.

How does Eckington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Eckington is 75% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,440 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Eckington?

To comfortably afford rent in Eckington, you'd need to earn approximately $134,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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