1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC (265 Rentals)

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Largest Available Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area of Washington, DC is found at The Ashton at Judiciary Square and is listed at 1,197 square feet priced from $3,173. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Ashton at Judiciary SquareA - D1,197 Sq Ft$3,173
Tribeca NOMAA1D.1 (w/Den)1,149 Sq Ft$2,560
1500 MassUnit H1,105 Sq Ft$2,910
Meridian at Gallery PlaceAdams with Den1,094 Sq Ft$2,781
MAA Massachusetts AvenueTraditional 1x2 882-1078 SF1,078 Sq Ft$4,140
ClaretA2BD1,035 Sq Ft$4,150
The Apartments at CityCenterTier 89.0 - 1 Bed/1 Bath w/ 2 Balconies1,006 Sq Ft$5,397
CantataB4995 Sq Ft$2,899
LydianONE BEDROOM DEN M991 Sq Ft$3,446
Newport West1 Bedrooms662 Sq Ft$2,395

Cheapest Available Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown of Washington, DC is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,127 at King Towers. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is currently $2,737. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
King Towers1 Bedroom$1,127
Liberty Place1BR A$1,456
Banner LaneBanner Lane I A14$1,673
Gables City VistaA04$1,821
Affinity at 2M1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan G Market$1,850
Mount Vernon PlazaOne Bedroom$1,850
PinnacleA2.1$1,852
Rise at Temple CourtsA14A-834$1,866

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Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across District of Columbia including Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, Washington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is at King Towers listed at $1,127.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is $2,737.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is a 1,197 square feet unit starting from $3,173 at The Ashton at Judiciary Square.

What is the average size for Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is currently 695 sq ft.

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