
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC (226 Rentals)


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City Ridge

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The Aspen

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City Market at O

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Mass Court

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Latrobe

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The Esquire on Fifth

MAA Massachusetts Avenue

1500 Mass

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RESA

510 I St NW

The Lurgan
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Miramar

Mass Place

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77H

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565 Penn Residences

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The Baystate

The Phoenix Apartments

Cantata

1210 Mass

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555
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The Seville

Newport West

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Balsa

1727 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit 605, Unit 605

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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 | $2,204 | $1,246 | $6,753 |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,989 | $1,726 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,293 | $1,908 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,440 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 226 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Largest Available Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area of Washington, DC is found at The Lurgan and is listed at 706 square feet priced from $2,512. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lurgan | Floor Plan S2 | 706 Sq Ft | $2,512 |
| Accolade | Studio ANSI-03 | 670 Sq Ft | $2,703 |
| Cortland Mount Vernon | S4 - Renovated | 669 Sq Ft | $2,391 |
| MAA Massachusetts Avenue | Studio 0x1 610-903 SF | 660 Sq Ft | $2,520 |
| Slate at NoMa | Studio PH-S6P | 654 Sq Ft | $2,323 |
| OZMA | Studio-S9 | 608 Sq Ft | $2,492 |
| Andover House | E1B | 600 Sq Ft | $2,074 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 597 | 597 Sq Ft | $1,750 |
| Annex on 12th | S29H | 595 Sq Ft | $2,609 |
| Lydian | STUDIO A | 589 Sq Ft | $2,199 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown of Washington, DC is the Senior Housing S2 Model starting from $1,246 at 555. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is currently $2,204. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 555 | Senior Housing S2 | $1,246 |
| Liberty Place | Studio B | $1,362 |
| The Iris | S5AFF | $1,529 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | Studio 04 Tier | $1,589 |
| Capital Plaza Apartments | STUDIO (ST 1) | $1,599 |
| Miramar | STUDIO | $1,599 |
| Affinity at 2M | Studio Plan A Market | $1,600 |
| SoNYa | A3 | Studio | 1 Bath | $1,633 |
| Affordable apartment in Dupont Circle | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,635 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 550 | $1,650 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is at 555 listed at $1,246.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is $2,204.
What is the largest available Studio Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is a 706 square feet unit starting from $2,512 at The Lurgan.
What is the average size for Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is currently 442 sq ft.
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