Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Corner Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (21 Rentals)

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Benning Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benning Park Apartments

5113 Fitch St SEWashington, DC 20019
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526 59th St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

526 59th St NE

526 59th St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Marshall Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Heights

5044-5048 C St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Hampton East Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton East Apartments

4736-4752 Benning Rd SEWashington, DC 20019
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5120 Astor Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

5120 Astor Pl

5120-5124 Astor Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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5000 A St SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

5000 A St SE

5000 A St SEWashington, DC 20019

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Huntwood Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntwood Courts

5000 Hunt St NEWashington, DC 20019
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5210-5212 E St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5210-5212 E St SE

5210-5212 E St SEWashington, DC 20019
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101 50th St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 50th St SE

101 50th St SEWashington, DC 20019
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11Hundred Apartments
Studio Apartments

11Hundred Apartments

1100 Eastern Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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East of The River
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East of The River

4945 Ayers Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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The Strand
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Strand

5119-5127 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NEWashington, DC 20019

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East Corner, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Corner Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Corner area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Paradise At Parkside Apartments priced from $900. Huntwood Courts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable East Corner apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1,125
Residences at Hayes1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,337
Glen Willow Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,345
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Corner, DC

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Corner area is the $1.33 price per square foot 921 52nd St NE Model at 921 52nd St NE, Unit 2 in the in the East Corner neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value East Corner apartment is the 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Den Model at Fox Club starting at $2,024 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Corner apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
921 52nd St NE, Unit 2921 52nd St NE1BR,1BA$1.33
Fox Club3 Bed 1.5 Bath Den3BR,1.5BA$1.82
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
Courts at Walker Mill Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$2.04
Residences at Hayes1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.84
4809 Meade St NE, Unit 34809 Meade St NE1BR,1BA$2.00
Glen Willow Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.96
Providence PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
4809 Meade St NE, Unit 14809 Meade St NE1BR,1BA$2.33
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Corner, Washington, DC

Ranked #114

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Corner Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Corner?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Corner is under $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Corner?

The cheapest apartment in East Corner is Paradise At Parkside Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in East Corner costs $3,940.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Corner?

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 175 regular apartments in East Corner 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 East Corner?

Cheap apartments in East Corner have an average cost of $1,821 which is $2,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Corner.

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