
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC (212 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area of Washington with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


Andover House

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Cortland Mount Vernon

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Annex on 12th

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Banner Lane

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The Hayward on Mass Ave

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The Iris

Zen Apollo

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Aviator House

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Pinnacle

Vivre

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Alta 801

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SoNYa

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The Kiley
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The Aspen

The Phoenix Apartments

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City Market at O

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RESA

Crosby

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OZMA

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The Lurgan

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Mai Place
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Gables Dupont Circle

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Mass Court

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Latrobe

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Gables City Vista

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The Esquire on Fifth

875 N St NW

The Colonel

Cantata

NoMa 1324
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1210 Mass

Claret

Tribeca NOMA

Lydian

The Lansburgh

The Seville

Newport West

Lyric 440

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450K

Mount Vernon Plaza
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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 | $2,188 | $916 | $5,085 |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,380 | $1,887 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,006 | $2,079 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,800 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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There are currently 212 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, Washington, DC
Thomson Elementary School
Walker-Jones Education Campus
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across District of Columbia including Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Luxury Living Rating
Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is known as one of the best luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, maid services, park access, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?
There are currently 202 Studio Apartments in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown with rent ranges from $916 to $5,085 with an average price of $2,188.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown ranges from $1,300 to $10,130 with an average monthly rent of $3,043.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown range from $1,887 to $16,451. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,380.
How expensive are Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 43 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,079 to $11,308 - averaging $6,006 for the location.
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