
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (82 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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600 4th St SW, Unit SI FL4-ID921

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Mass Court

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22 Banner Ln, Unit SI FL5-ID854

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The SeVerna

Common Bowman (Furnished Rooms)

The Golden Rule Plaza
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200 P ST NW

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Eddystone

1210 4TH ST NW

1125 12th St NW, Unit 54

1125 12th St NW

The Desoto Cooperative

1440 N St NW

Camden NoMa

1310 8th St NW
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1245 13th St NW

Towne Terrace East

The Preston

The Palisades at Logan Circle

801-811 N St NW

57 N St NW

Morgan Street
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Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Studio Apartments | $2,189 | $916 | $5,085 |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,065 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,392 | $1,887 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,003 | $2,079 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,800 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 82 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 $1,677.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is District Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown costs $2,919.
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 116 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 $668 which is $2,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown.
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