Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,080 (27 Rentals)

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property at 1125 12th St NW
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1125 12th St NW, Unit 54

1125 12th St NW
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property at 350 G St SW
$1,845

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Base Rent$1,845

Total Monthly Price$1,845
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

350 G St SW, Unit 626

350 G St SW
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property at 1420 N St NW
$1,850 - $2,025
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1420 N St NW

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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 Studio unit found at 555 priced from $1,246. 510 I St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
510 I St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Rise Temple at Temple CourtsS2ZStudio,1BA$1,319
District Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)DOWNTOWN DC | Co-Living Furnished Rooms | Utili...1BR,1BA$1,450
Capital Plaza ApartmentsSTUDIO (ST 1)Studio,1BA$1,499
Zen ApolloUrban One - 447Studio,1BA$1,595
200 P ST NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,599
The Phoenix ApartmentsStudio 08 TierStudio,1BA$1,599
Affinity at 2M StreetStudio Plan A MarketStudio,1BA$1,600
1500 MassFPB 423Studio,1BA$1,643

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

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area is the $2.13 price per square foot 1411 Model at 1409-1411 1st St NW in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartment is the 2BD 2BA Model at The Lansburgh starting at $3,900 with a $2.94 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.
1409-1411 1st St NW14112BR,1BA$2.13
The Lansburgh2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$2.94
The KileyFountain2BR,1.5BA$3.13
77Hb012BR,2BA$3.22
Newport West1 Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$3.08
Carmel PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.05
NoMa 13242BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.86
Boston House1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.42
Hodge on 7th - Senior Living1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1c - 60%1BR,1BA$2.88
200 P ST NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.08

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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 391 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,246 to $16,521. There are also 136 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown ranging from $1,100 to $8,700.

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 $1,100 to $8,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,942.

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