Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (104 Rentals)

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555
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$1,246 - $5,304
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$1,246 - $5,304
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555

555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Baystate
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$1,525 - $2,250
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$1,525 - $2,250
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The Baystate

1701 Mass Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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The Iris
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$1,529 - $3,990
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The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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property at 777 7th St NW

$1,675 - $3,600

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777 7th St NW

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Banner Lane
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$1,708 - $4,379
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Banner Lane

44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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Slate at NoMa
$1,791 - $7,382
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Slate at NoMa

51 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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SoNYa
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$1,896 - $4,908
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SoNYa

40 Patterson St NEWashington, DC 20002
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$1,850 - $2,100

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1420 N St NW

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The Belgard
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$1,927 - $4,902
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The Belgard

33 N St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Aspen
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$1,932 - $5,658
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The Aspen

1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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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 555 priced from $1,246. 510 I St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
510 I St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
The Cambridge ApartmentsStudio with AlcoveStudio,1BA$1,419
Hodge on 7th - Senior Living1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1k - 50%1BR,1BA$1,457
Banner LaneS3Studio,1BA$1,488
The IrisS2AFFStudio,1BA$1,529
1500 MassFPB 423Studio,1BA$1,585
Miramar ApartmentsSTUDIO - S2AStudio,1BA$1,594
Affinity at 2MStudio Plan A MarketStudio,1BA$1,600
Zen ApolloUrban One - 478Studio,1BA$1,650

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

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Historic Row Apartments in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartment is the 1411 Model at 1409-1411 1st St NW starting at $3,200 with a $2.13 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.
Historic Row Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.06
1409-1411 1st St NW14112BR,1BA$2.13
1015 P St NW, Unit 31015 P St NW2BR,1BA$3.36
Chapman Stables1 Beds, 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$3.31
The Lansburgh1BR1BR,1BA$3.04
Carmel PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.05
Banner LaneB22BR,1BA$3.32
Tribeca NOMAA11BR,1BA$2.79
1332 15th Street NW, Unit Unit B11332 15th Street NW2BR,1BA$2.67
Hodge on 7th - Senior Living1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1q - 60%1BR,1BA$2.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is at 555 listed at $1,246.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartment is $1,457 at Hodge on 7th - Senior Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is starting from $1,757 at Rise Temple at Temple Courts.

What is the most affordable Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Washington Apartments and starts from $3,186.

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