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Capital Plaza Apartments
35 E St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Banner Lane
44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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Park East Apartments
1845 Summit Pl NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Iris
7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Zen Apollo
1234 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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1500 Mass
1500 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Affinity at 2M
2 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Rowan
2607 Reed St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Avec on H Street
801-901 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Waterside Towers
907 6th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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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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The Florian
1 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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Columbia Plaza
2400 Virginia Ave NWWashington, DC 20037
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Arcade Sunshine
713 Lamont St NWWashington, DC 20010
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The Garrett
150 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Capitol View on 14th
2400 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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AdMo Heights
1777 Columbia Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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2303 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Artline Apartments
301 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Andover House
1200 14th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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The Aspen
1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Skyline Towers
2730 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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Annex on 12th
300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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MAA Massachusetts Avenue
1499 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Jefferson Marketplace
1510-1514 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The DeSoto Apartments
1445 P St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Alula at Bridge District
650 Howard Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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The MO
440 Penn St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Alta 801
801 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Aviator House
1625 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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444 8th St NW, Unit SI FL12-ID423
444 8th St NWWashington, DC 20004
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444 8th St NW, Unit SI FL9-ID1232
444 8th St NWWashington, DC 20004
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1221-1331 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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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 | $2,296 | $1,475 | $7,809 |
| Penn Quarter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,251 | $1,736 | $10,000+ |
| Penn Quarter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,557 | $1,908 | $10,000+ |
| Penn Quarter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,423 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
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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 Studio unit found at Banner Lane priced from $1,488. Park East 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 |
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| Banner Lane | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,488 |
| Park East Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| 1500 Mass | FPB 423 | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Affinity at 2M | Studio Plan A Market | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 478 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Waterside Towers | Garden (1 Bedroom Inside) | 1BR,1BA | $1,748 |
| Maple View Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath 40%-1S (m254aa41) | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Florian | Studio - 382 | Studio,1BA | $1,816 |
| Columbia Plaza | Georgetown | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | Renovated Studio 03A Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Quarter, DC
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Quarter area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Historic Row Apartments in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Penn Quarter apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Skyline Towers starting at $4,795 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Northwest Washington 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. |
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| Historic Row Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Skyline Towers | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Waterside Towers | Garden (2 Bedroom Outside) | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Avec on H Street | 2-A | 2BR,2BA | $3.54 |
| Park East Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| Banner Lane | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| Cortland Pentagon City | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
| Maple View Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath 40%-1S (m254aa41) | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Andover House | E1A | Studio ,1BA | $3.47 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 478 | Studio ,1BA | $3.45 |
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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 $1,899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penn Quarter?
The cheapest apartment in Penn Quarter is Waterside Towers which is listed at $1,748, while the average apartment in Penn Quarter costs $7,402.
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 228 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 $1,732 which is $5,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn Quarter.
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