Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (22 Rentals)

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Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Place priced from $841. 555 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,246. Here are the most affordable Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Place1 BR LRSP1BR,1BA$841
555Senior Housing S4Studio,1BA$1,246
65 New York Ave NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Mass PlaceStudio (530sqft)Studio,1BA$1,624
Zen ApolloUrban One - 478Studio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, DC

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area is the $2.49 price per square foot H Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $6,755. The second greatest value Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartment is the 2BD 2BA Model at The Lansburgh starting at $4,325 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ashton at Judiciary SquareH3BR,2BA$2.49
The Lansburgh2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$3.26
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 11 Tier1BR,1BA$1.85
Tribeca NOMAA1D (w/Den)1BR,1BA$2.79
Carmel PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.05
425 MassUnit 1031BR,1BA$3.32
Mass Court1 Bedroom 8151BR,1BA$3.25
65 New York Ave NW1 BD 1 BTH1BR,1BA$3.12
Brunswick HouseStudio EStudio ,1BA$3.44
Liberty PlaceStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?

There are currently 390 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, DC with pricing that ranges from $770 to $20,197. There are also 161 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown ranging from $960 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown ranges from $960 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,334.

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