
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,246 (51 Rentals)


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The Iris

1711 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit 110

Zen Apollo

1420 N St NW, Unit 515

1500 Mass

1727 Massachusetts Ave NW
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The Baystate

1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

The Phoenix Apartments

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Banner Lane

The Kiley

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The Aspen

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Slate at NoMa

The Colonel

1314 Massachusetts Ave NW

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Gables City Vista
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SoNYa

Affinity at 2M

1727 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit 709

1101 L St NW

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The Belgard

The Cambridge Apartments

875 N St NW

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Alta 801

The Seville

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OZMA
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631 D St NW, Unit 338

1300 N St NW

The SeVerna

King Towers

The Golden Rule Plaza

Liberty Place

65 New York Ave NW

Capitol Park Tower

1435 4th St NW

Eddystone
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1715 P Street NW

1010 P St NW, Unit 3

Miramar

1440 N St NW, Unit 812

1435 4th St NW, Unit B602

Camden NoMa

1718 P St NW

The Palisades at Logan Circle

M Street Towers

801-811 N St NW
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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+ |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, Washington, DC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is at 555 listed at $1,246.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartment is $1,246 at 555.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is starting from $1,246 at 555.
What is the most affordable Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 555 and starts from $1,246.
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