
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $916 (42 Rentals)


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510 I St NW

Mass Place

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Zen Apollo

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350 G St SW, Unit 626

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Alta 801

1311 13th St NW
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The Golden Rule Plaza

1420 N St NW

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65 New York Ave NW

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The Desoto Cooperative

1440 N St NW

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Brunswick House

1245 13th St NW
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801-811 N St NW
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 | $2,188 | $916 | $5,085 |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,380 | $1,887 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,006 | $2,079 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,800 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, Washington, DC
Thomson Elementary School
Walker-Jones Education Campus
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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 $1,677.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is The Colonel which is listed at $916, while the average apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown costs $2,919.
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 116 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 $668 which is $2,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown.
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