
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC (196 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area of Washington that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The Woodward Building Apartments

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Annex on 12th

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Banner Lane

1301 Thomas Circle

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The Iris

Andover House

Affinity at 2M

Zen Apollo

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Accolade

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Alta 801

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SoNYa

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City Ridge

The Kiley

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Slate at NoMa

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The Aspen

The DeSoto Apartments

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City Market at O

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Mass Court

MAA Massachusetts Avenue

The Phoenix Apartments

1500 Mass

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RESA

Vivre

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OZMA
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The Belgard

Hodge on 7th

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The Apartments at CityCenter

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Gables Dupont Circle

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Latrobe

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The Ashton at Judiciary Square

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The Esquire on Fifth

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565 Penn Residences
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The Colonel

1210 Mass

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555

The Lansburgh

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 | $2,233 | $1,246 | $7,759 |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,064 | $1,332 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,257 | $1,908 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,210 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,357 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 196 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 $2,274 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Cortland Mount Vernon scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,011. 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 | $2,274 |
| Cortland Mount Vernon | 3.8/4 | Mount Vernon Square | $2,011 |
| MAA Massachusetts Avenue | 3.6/4 | Logan Circle | $2,120 |
| Affinity at 2M | 3.6/4 | NoMA | $1,850 |
| RESA | 3.6/4 | NoMA | $1,816 |
| Alta 801 | 3.6/4 | NoMA | $2,006 |
| The Lurgan | 3.4/4 | National Mall | $2,068 |
| The Belgard | 3.4/4 | NoMA | $1,887 |
| The Woodward Building Apartments | 3.2/4 | National Mall | $2,630 |
| The Esquire on Fifth | 3.2/4 | Chinatown | $2,253 |
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 S2 Model at 555, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,246. The second cheapest Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Pet Friendly apartment is the Union Studio unit at The Kiley starting at $1,738. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| 555 | Senior Housing S2 | $1,246 |
| The Kiley | Union | $1,738 |
| RESA | Studio-A1A | $1,819 |
| The Belgard | M3 | $1,887 |
| Affinity at 2M | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan B Market | $1,900 |
| Cortland Mount Vernon | S1 - Renovated | $2,011 |
| The Lurgan | Floor Plan S4 | $2,068 |
| Alta 801 | S2 | $2,086 |
| MAA Massachusetts Avenue | Studio 0x1 391-425 SF | $2,120 |
| Lydian | STUDIO A | $2,429 |
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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 555 listed at $1,246.
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 $4,536.
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 $1,595 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 546 sq ft.
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