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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Quarter Studio Apartments | $2,208 | $1,431 | $6,582 |
| Penn Quarter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,894 | $1,633 | $10,000+ |
| Penn Quarter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,240 | $1,812 | $10,000+ |
| Penn Quarter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,021 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Penn Quarter Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
See all Apartments in WashingtonThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Penn Quarter area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Union Heights priced from $1,324. The Iris has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,529. Here are the most affordable Penn Quarter apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Heights | S4A | Studio,1BA | $1,324 |
| The Iris | S2AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,529 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 447 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Alula at Bridge District | Studio - Alula - E02 | Studio,1BA | $1,607 |
| Stratos at Bridge District | Studio - Stratos - AA10 | Studio,1BA | $1,639 |
| Arcade Sunshine | LUNA | Studio,1BA | $1,653 |
| Capital Plaza Apartments | STUDIO (ST 1) | Studio,1BA | $1,655 |
| SoNYa | A1.1 | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,671 |
| Pinnacle | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,679 |
| The Aspen | Studio One Bath (401 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,724 |
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Quarter area is the $3.69 price per square foot B2C Model at Andover House in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $4,270. The second greatest value Penn Quarter apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan B Market Model at Affinity at 2M starting at $3,325 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover House | B2C | 2BR,2BA | $3.69 |
| Affinity at 2M | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan B Market | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
| Avec on H Street | 2-1-A | 2BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Maple View Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath 40%-1P (m254aa44) | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
| The MO | One Bedroom A1F | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Mass Court | Studio 546 | Studio ,1BA | $3.63 |
| SoNYa | A1 | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.67 |
| Union Heights | S5A | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 447 | Studio ,1BA | $3.57 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Penn Quarter is under $1,724.
The cheapest apartment in Penn Quarter is Union Heights which is listed at $1,633, while the average apartment in Penn Quarter costs $6,297.
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 730 regular apartments in Penn Quarter that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Penn Quarter have an average cost of $2,445 which is $3,852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn Quarter.
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Written by: Steve Lilly
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Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, D.C.
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