Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,500 (41 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. 65 New York Ave NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. 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
65 New York Ave NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
1500 MassFPA 456Studio,1BA$1,607
Mass PlaceStudio (530sqft)Studio,1BA$1,624
The Phoenix ApartmentsStudio 07 TierStudio,1BA$1,699
Zen ApolloUrban One - 478Studio,1BA$1,721
Banner LaneS4Studio,1BA$1,744
Affinity at 2MStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
The Cambridge ApartmentsStudio StandardStudio,1BA$1,751

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

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area is the $2.59 price per square foot E-G Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $4,820. 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 SquareE-G2BR,2.5BA$2.59
The Lansburgh2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$3.26
SoNYaF7 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.53
Carmel PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.05
Tribeca NOMAA1.11BR,1BA$3.27
65 New York Ave NW1 BD 1 BTH1BR,1BA$3.12
79 O St NW, Unit OST79 O St NW1BR,1BA$2.31
Affinity at 2MStudioStudio ,1BA$3.17
Gables City VistaS03Studio ,1BA$3.46
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 409 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $19,077. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown ranging from $1,500 to $8,500.

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 $1,500 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,162.

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 $2,079 to $14,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,500 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,730.

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