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Capital Plaza Apartments
35 E St NWWashington, DC 20001
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7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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1234 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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2 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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1500 Mass
1500 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Banner Lane
44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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The Aspen
1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Avec on H Street
801-901 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Maple View Flats
2228 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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The Phoenix Apartments
1421 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Columbia Plaza
2400 Virginia Ave NWWashington, DC 20037
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Rowan
2607 Reed St NEWashington, DC 20018
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The Florian
1 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Garrett
150 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Alta 801
801 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Artline Apartments
301 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Skyline Towers
2730 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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The Statesman
2020 F St NWWashington, DC 20006
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Capitol View on 14th
2400 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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2303 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Hayward on Mass Ave
1499 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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AdMo Heights
1777 Columbia Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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Arcade Sunshine
713 Lamont St NWWashington, DC 20010
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Annex on 12th
300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
916 G St NW, Unit #306
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Jefferson Marketplace
1510-1514 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Alula at Bridge District
650 Howard Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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Zephyr at Wardman Park
2601 Calvert St NWWashington, DC 20008
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The DeSoto Apartments
1445 P St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Vermeer
113 Potomac Ave SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Woodward Building Apartments
733 15th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Aviator House
1625 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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Stratos at Bridge District
600 Howard Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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The MO
440 Penn St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Heywood
716 L St SEWashington, DC 20003
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WestEnd25
1255 25th St NWWashington, DC 20037
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400 8th St NW, Unit SI FL5-ID577
400 8th St NWWashington, DC 20004
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Highbridge
2512 Q StWashington, DC 20007
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Residences at 1125 Midtown
1125 15th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Andover House
1200 14th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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City Ridge
20 Ridge Square NWWashington, DC 20016
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1301 Thomas Circle
1301 M St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Accolade
1425 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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400 8th St NW, Unit SI FL11-ID1231
400 8th St NWWashington, DC 20004
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1101 Euclid Street
1101 Euclid St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Vivre
1224 M St NWWashington, DC 20005
801 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Unit 1208
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444 8th St NW, Unit SI FL12-ID423
444 8th St NWWashington, DC 20004
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Aerie at Wardman Park
2650 Woodley Rd NWWashington, DC 20008
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Historic Row Apartments
515 9th St NWWashington, DC 20004
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Penn Quarter, Washington, DC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penn Quarter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Quarter Studio Apartments | $2,261 | $1,475 | $5,085 |
| Penn Quarter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,169 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Penn Quarter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,697 | $1,887 | $10,000+ |
| Penn Quarter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,440 | $2,079 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Penn Quarter Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Penn Quarter Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penn Quarter area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at District Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) priced from $1,450. Capital Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Penn Quarter apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) | DOWNTOWN DC | Co-Living Furnished Rooms | Utili... | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Capital Plaza Apartments | STUDIO (ST 1) | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 447 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Affinity at 2M Street | Studio Plan A Market | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 1500 Mass | FPA 456 | Studio,1BA | $1,647 |
| The Aspen | Studio One Bath (401 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,697 |
| Avec on H Street | Studio-A | Studio,1BA | $1,735 |
| Maple View Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath 60%-1N (m254aa27) | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | Studio 05 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
| Columbia Plaza | Georgetown | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Quarter, DC
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Quarter area is the $3.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Skyline Towers in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $4,795. The second greatest value Penn Quarter apartment is the Vermont Model at Columbia Plaza starting at $3,365 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the George Washington University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn Quarter apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Towers | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Columbia Plaza | Vermont | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| Affinity at 2M Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan B Market | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
| View 14 | One Bedroom A1D | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| Arcade Sunshine | CELESTIAL | Studio ,1BA | $3.46 |
| The Heywood | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| Maple View Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath 40%-1S (m254aa41) | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Banner Lane | S7 | Studio ,1BA | $3.59 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 447 | Studio ,1BA | $3.57 |
| Capital Plaza Apartments | STUDIO (ST 1) | Studio ,1BA | $3.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penn Quarter Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Penn Quarter?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Penn Quarter is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penn Quarter?
The cheapest apartment in Penn Quarter is District Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Penn Quarter costs $3,090.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Penn Quarter?
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 300 regular apartments in Penn Quarter 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 Quarter?
Cheap apartments in Penn Quarter have an average cost of $2,495 which is $595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn Quarter.
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