The MO
440 Penn St NE,
Washington, DC 20002
$1,989 - $5,193 | 1-3 Beds
Located in northeast Washington, DC, Eckington sits less than a mile from Howard University and the United States Capitol. Surrounded by other popular neighborhoods in the city such as Brentwood and Bloomingdale, Eckington provides an affordable alternative to these traditionally desired locations with the same enviable proximity to the capital’s downtown district. Filled with professionals and the perfect mix of urban and residential features, Eckington’s residential streets display a broad palette of colors, from pink and yellow to green and blue, in its rows of two-level Victorian townhomes and federal flat-roofed buildings.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Eckington is $1,093 for a studio, $1,953 for one bedroom, $2,596 for two bedrooms, and $3,635 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eckington has decreased by -14.3% in the past year.
Studio
515 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,093/month
Average Rent
1 BR
739 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,953/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,032 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,596/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,171 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,635/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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