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$1,700 - $2,000

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1 Scott Cir NW

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Liberty Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Place

881 3rd StWashington, DC 20001
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The SeVerna
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The SeVerna

1001 1st St NWWashington, DC 20001
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King Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

King Towers

1220 12th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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The Golden Rule Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Golden Rule Plaza

1050 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Severna on K
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Severna on K

43 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
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65 New York Ave NW
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

65 New York Ave NW

65 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Capitol Park Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Park Tower

301 G St NWWashington, DC 20024
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Eddystone
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Eddystone

1301 Vermont Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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The Palisades
Studio Apartments

The Palisades

1464 Rhode Island Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at King Towers priced from $947. 555 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,246. Here are the most affordable Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
King TowersStudioStudio,1BA$947
555Senior Housing S4Studio,1BA$1,246
Liberty PlaceStudio AStudio,1BA$1,369
1500 MassFPB 423Studio,1BA$1,482
The IrisS3AFFStudio,1BA$1,508
The BelgardM2Studio,1BA$1,519
Capitol Park TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,520
MiramarSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,530
Mass PlaceEfficiency (374sqft)Studio,1BA$1,555
Banner LaneBanner Lane I S4Studio,1BA$1,578

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, DC

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area is the $2.74 price per square foot H Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $7,436. The second greatest value Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Historic Row Apartments starting at $3,850 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ashton at Judiciary SquareH3BR,2BA$2.74
Historic Row Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
1314 5th St NW, Unit 11314 5th St NW3BR,2.5BA$2.95
The Lansburgh1BR1BR,1BA$3.04
Carmel PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.05
1114 P St NW, Unit C1114 P St NW1BR,1BA$2.44
The Lexington at Market Square1Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.15
Meridian at Gallery PlaceCathedral1BR,1BA$3.10
603 G St SW, Unit BasementFurnishedAPT603 G St SW1BR,1BA$2.27
1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A1304 N Capitol St NW1BR,1BA$2.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is under $1,578.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is King Towers which is listed at $1,127, while the average apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown costs $5,970.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?

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 473 regular apartments in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 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 Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown have an average cost of $1,805 which is $4,165 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown.

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