Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC (167 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area of Washington that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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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 | $2,103 | $1,246 | $6,678 |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,766 | $1,210 | $9,321 |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,349 | $1,790 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,409 | $2,079 | $10,000+ |
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area of Washington, DC that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Lydian with prices starting from $2,162 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Cortland Mount Vernon scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,979. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydian | 4/4 | Mount Vernon Triangle | $2,162 |
| Cortland Mount Vernon | 4/4 | Mount Vernon Square | $1,979 |
| MAA Massachusetts Avenue | 3.6/4 | Logan Circle | $2,275 |
| Affinity at 2M | 3.6/4 | NoMA | $1,600 |
| RESA | 3.6/4 | NoMA | $1,969 |
| Alta 801 | 3.6/4 | NoMA | $1,975 |
| 77H | 3.4/4 | NoMA | $1,905 |
| The Woodward Building Apartments | 3.4/4 | National Mall | $2,560 |
| The Seville | 3.4/4 | Logan Circle | $2,145 |
| The Lurgan | 3.4/4 | National Mall | $2,223 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown of Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is the Senior Housing S4 Model at 555, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,246. The second cheapest Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Pet Friendly apartment is the M2 Studio unit at The Belgard starting at $1,519. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 555 | Senior Housing S4 | $1,246 |
| The Belgard | M2 | $1,519 |
| Affinity at 2M | Studio Plan A Market | $1,600 |
| RESA | Studio-A2B | $1,969 |
| Alta 801 | S3 | $1,975 |
| 77H | s01 | $2,030 |
| The Seville | Studio | $2,145 |
| MAA Massachusetts Avenue | Studio 0x1 391-425 SF | $2,275 |
| Lydian | STUDIO A | $2,287 |
| Cortland Mount Vernon | S4 | $2,318 |
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Family-Friendly Rating
A family-friendly apartment property may be just the ticket if you have kids when you rent. Amongst all of the communities in Washington, this part of town ranks as one of our preferred submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and having the best education resources available.
Outdoors Rating
For some, access to parks and outdoor amenities is something they look for when they rent. This section of town has come to be providing fantastic access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
This part of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is at 600 4th St SW listed at $1,210.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is $4,142.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is a 6,315 square feet unit starting from $1,669 at Zen Apollo.
What is the average size for Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is currently at 540 sq ft.
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