Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penn Branch Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (38 Rentals)

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Penn Branch, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Penn Branch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penn Branch area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Paradise At Parkside Apartments priced from $900. Naylor Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Penn Branch apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Naylor Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1,050
Garden Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Top of the Hill Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,163
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,279
Highland Ridge1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,295
Ashton Heights1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,335
Hickory Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1,395
Sussex Square Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1,395
Union HeightsS4AStudio,1BA$1,402

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Branch, DC

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Penn Branch area is the $1.65 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath | Classic Model at Hickory Hill Apartments in the in the Metroplace neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Penn Branch apartment is the 3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths Model at Whitehall Square Apartments starting at $1,905 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Metroplace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn Branch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hickory Hill Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath | Classic3BR,2BA$1.65
Whitehall Square Apartments3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.64
Park Greene2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.46
Andrews Ridge ApartmentsB1 Pine2BR,1BA$1.64
Verona at Suitland MetroDi Vinci2BR,1BA$1.83
Naylor Gardens2 Bed 1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.63
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
Top of the Hill Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Ashton Heights1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Oakcrest TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Penn Branch, Washington, DC

Ranked #54

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Penn Branch Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penn Branch Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Penn Branch?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Penn Branch is under $1,402.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penn Branch?

The cheapest apartment in Penn Branch is Paradise At Parkside Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Penn Branch costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Penn Branch?

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 81 regular apartments in Penn Branch 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 Penn Branch?

Cheap apartments in Penn Branch have an average cost of $362 which is $2,188 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn Branch.

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