
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penn Branch Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (39 Rentals)
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Vesta Parkside Apartments

Bonsai Apartments

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Stratos at Bridge District

Avec on H Street

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Blackbird

Anacostia Gardens

2495 Alabama Ave, LLC

Boundary Stone Flats
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The Grays on Pennsylvania

Maple View Flats

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Press House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments

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The Axis

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The Lotus

Top of the Hill Apartments

Holly Spring Meadows

Highland Ridge
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Fox Club

Capital Crossing

Ashton Heights

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Penn Branch, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penn Branch?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Branch Studio Apartments | $1,758 | $1,128 | $3,283 |
| Penn Branch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,196 | $1,050 | $4,582 |
| Penn Branch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $1,225 | $6,144 |
| Penn Branch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $1,258 | $5,848 |
| Penn Branch 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,776 | $2,776 | $2,776 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Penn Branch Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Top of the Hill Apartments priced from $1,117. Holly Spring Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,164. Here are the most affordable Penn Branch apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top of the Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
| Holly Spring Meadows | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,164 |
| Highland Ridge | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,166 |
| Whitehall Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,198 |
| Carriage Hill | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| Park Greene | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Capital Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Union Heights | S4A | Studio,1BA | $1,259 |
| Hickory Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Fox Club | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,420 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Branch, DC
As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Branch area is the $1.66 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at Whitehall Square Apartments in the in the Metroplace neighborhood starting from $2,115. The second greatest value Penn Branch apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath | Classic Model at Hickory Hill Apartments starting at $2,225 with a $1.86 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Square Apartments | 3 Bedrooms + 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Hickory Hill Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | Classic | 3BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Fox Club | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Den MS | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| Andrews Ridge Apartments | B1 Pine | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Ashton Heights | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Highland Ridge | C1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Verona at Suitland Metro | Di Vinci | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Holly Spring Meadows | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Capital Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Oakcrest Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePenn Branch, Washington, DC
Ranked #63
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,420.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penn Branch?
The cheapest apartment in Penn Branch is Top of the Hill Apartments which is listed at $1,117, while the average apartment in Penn Branch costs $6,600.
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 154 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 $509 which is $6,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn Branch.
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