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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. Sussex Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. 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
Sussex Square ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$1,125
Highland RidgeA21BR,1BA$1,166
Park Greene1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,230
Capital Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,240
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,305
Verona at Suitland MetroPantheon1BR,1BA$1,332
Residences at Silver HillThe Adams1BR,1BA$1,398
Vesta Parkside ApartmentsStudio, Tier 11Studio,1BA$1,399
Andrews Ridge ApartmentsA2 Fir1BR,1BA$1,465

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Branch, DC

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Penn Branch area is the $1.89 price per square foot Pisa Model at Verona at Silver Hill in the in the Metroplace neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Penn Branch apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Ashton Heights starting at $1,555 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Suitland Town Center 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.
Verona at Silver HillPisa2BR,1BA$1.89
Ashton Heights2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.65
Highland RidgeB12BR,1BA$1.77
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
Regency Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.85
Windsor Crossing Senior2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 825sf2BR,1BA$1.90
Andrews Ridge ApartmentsA2 Fir1BR,1BA$1.83
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Capital Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Oakcrest TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Penn Branch, Washington, DC

Ranked #55

Among cities in District of Columbia 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 $1,465.

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 $6,150.

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 133 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 $5,788 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn Branch.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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