Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC (116 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area of Washington as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Zen Apollo
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$1,595 - $8,765Short Term Available
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Zen Apollo

1234 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Capital Plaza Apartments
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$1,475 - $2,225Short Term Available
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3 Months, 6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months
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Capital Plaza Apartments

35 E St NWWashington, DC 20001
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City Market at O
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$2,105 - $8,530
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$1,981 - $8,406
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

City Market at O

800 P St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Esquire on Fifth
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$2,293 - $9,319
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$2,204 - $9,230
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The Esquire on Fifth

740-770 5th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Slate at NoMa
$1,843 - $5,133
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$1,750 - $5,040
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Slate at NoMa

51 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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RESA
$1,833 - $7,335
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$1,811 - $7,313
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RESA

22 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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77H
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$1,987 - $4,672
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$1,970 - $4,655
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77H

77 H St NWWashington, DC 20001
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1210 Mass
$3,361 - $5,612Short Term Available
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1 Month
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1210 Mass

1210 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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450K
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$2,185 - $11,487
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$2,163 - $11,465
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450K

450 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Balsa
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$1,975 - $3,650Short Term Available
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7 Months, 14 Months
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Balsa

1313 L St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, Washington, DC Local Guide

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Dog and cat owners, listen up! this part of Washington is now ranked as one of the best-regarded neighborhoods for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is at Capitol Park Tower listed at $1,430.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is $4,433.

What is the largest Short-term Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term 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 Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is currently at 576 sq ft.

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