Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (36 Rentals)

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property at 232 N St NW

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

232 N St NW

WashingtonDC20001

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property at 1010 P St NW

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1010 P St NW, Unit 3

1010 P St NW
WashingtonDC20001
property at 1440 N St NW

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1440 N St NW, Unit 812

1440 N St NW
WashingtonDC20005

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property at 1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

$1,695 - $1,700

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$1,695 - $1,700

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$1,695 - $1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

WashingtonDC20036
property at 1435 4th St NW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1435 4th St NW, Unit B602

1435 4th St NW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 1420 N St NW

$1,799

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$1,799

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$1,799

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1420 N St NW, Unit 515

1420 N St NW
WashingtonDC20005
property at 1 Scott Cir NW

$1,800 - $2,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Scott Cir NW

WashingtonDC20036
property at 777 7th St NW

$1,845

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$1,845

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$1,845

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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777 7th St NW, Unit 634

777 7th St NW
WashingtonDC20001
property at 777 7th St NW

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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777 7th St NW, Unit 1003

777 7th St NW
WashingtonDC20001
property at 631 D St NW

$2,000

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$2,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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631 D St NW, Unit 338

631 D St NW
WashingtonDC20004

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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. 1324 N Capitol St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,399. 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
1324 N Capitol St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,399
Liberty Place1BR A1BR,1BA$1,446
Hodge on 7th1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1k - 50%1BR,1BA$1,457
Affordable apartment in Dupont Circle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,599
Affinity at 2MStudio Plan A MarketStudio,1BA$1,600
1500 MassFPA 456Studio,1BA$1,607
Zen ApolloUrban One - 550Studio,1BA$1,650
MiramarSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,678

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

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area is the $2.96 price per square foot E-G Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,522. The second greatest value Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartment is the 402 M Street NW Model at 402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C starting at $2,499 with a $2.27 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 SquareE-G2BR,2.5BA$2.96
402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C402 M Street NW1BR,1BA$2.27
817 6th St NW, Unit B817 6th St NW2BR,2BA$2.73
The Lansburgh1BR1BR,1BA$3.04
Carmel PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.05
1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A1304 N Capitol St NW1BR,1BA$1.97
Tribeca NOMAA11BR,1BA$3.18
Rise at Temple CourtsA28A-8341BR,1BA$2.91
Hodge on 7th1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1q - 60%1BR,1BA$2.99
1324 N Capitol St NWStudioStudio ,1BA$3.03

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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 397 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,246 to $16,451. There are also 184 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown ranging from $1,060 to $11,000.

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 $1,060 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,019.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown range from $2,100 to $13,107, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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