
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,246 (34 Rentals)


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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 | $2,328 | $1,246 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,027 | $1,640 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,750 | $1,887 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,630 | $2,079 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,765 | $5,730 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is under $1,780.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is 555 which is listed at $1,246, while the average apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown costs $9,765.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 53 regular apartments in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown have an average cost of $1,398 which is $8,367 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown.
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