Eckington
A Neighborhood with a Unique Lifestyle
Eckington is a uniquely structured neighborhood with its canopy of mature elms and its rows of colorful houses. Restaurants like the Big Bear Cafe or the DCity Smokehouse are great places to hang out while The Metropolitan Branch Trail is the best for a relaxed stroll, a bike ride or even an intense skate.
It's a bit removed from downtown DC but easily accessible via public transit. A large host of young professionals live here and the locals refer to it as DC's "quiet little secret". There is a strong sense of community and the area is considered to be very safe.
It's a bit removed from downtown DC but easily accessible via public transit. A large host of young professionals live here and the locals refer to it as DC's "quiet little secret". There is a strong sense of community and the area is considered to be very safe.
What Eckington Residents
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Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.9
value
7.2
amenities
8.0
social
7.3
management
7.3
safety
5.6
Median rents in Eckington
Studio
$
1,650
1 Bedroom
$
1,900
2 Bedroom
$
2,500
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Eckington —
7.3/10 Rating
(based on 6 neighborhood reviews)
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I really enjoy living in this neighborhood. It's not too far away from the center of town, so most attractions are 20-30 minutes by metro at the most. There's always new shops and developments popping up, which keeps it interesting. And although it sometimes gets a bad reputation for safety, I've never had any problems.
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The Gale Eckington
Pros: Red line access, Capital Bikeshare stations, Zip car locations, fast foods nearby, one metro stop from Union Station, free neighborhood Wi-Fi
Cons: Not a lot of restaurant options or shopping within walking distance Keep reading
The Gale Eckington
there are several restaurants and grocery store right near the metro, and some new places have recently opened, but it still has a ways to go to be great.
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The Gale Eckington
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Love living in NoMa, and more restaurants/bars are being added all the time, but it sometimes feels a bit out of the way. Great to have the metro and bike lanes so close!
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The Gale Eckington
Eckington is a cozy little neighborhood. I've always felt safe there (or at least as safe as a woman living in a city can feel). It is close to the bars and restaurants of Bloomingdale. I do wish it was closer to the metro.
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The Indigo Apartments
Neighborhood is okay. Everything is walkable. Bars/restaurants/grocery stores are super close by. Parking is usually available. Super safe (just don't go near the NY Ave Wendys after dark)
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Getting to KnowEckington
Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Metropolitan Branch Trail to North Capitol St NW
North to South Boundaries: Rhode Island Ave NE to Florida Ave NE
North to South Boundaries: Rhode Island Ave NE to Florida Ave NE
dining
A Deli
Big China
Masseria
Old Engine 12 Restaurant
grocery
Harris Teeter
fitness
Harry Thomas Recreation Center
Project Fitness
coffee
Constitution Cafe
Peregrine Espresso
Uncle Chip’s Cookie & Dessert Suppliers
bus
80 (bus)
90/92 (bus)
P6 (bus)
rail
Red (metro)
parking
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About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
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