Cheap Homes for Rent in Penn Quarter Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $2,600 (5 Rentals)

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Penn Quarter, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 Zen Apollo priced from $1,700. Maple View Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,784. Here are the most affordable Penn Quarter apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zen ApolloUrban One - 478Studio,1BA$1,700
Maple View Flats1 Bed/1 Bath 60%-1P (m254aa03)1BR,1BA$1,784
Alula at Bridge DistrictStudio - Alula - E01Studio,1BA$1,811

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Quarter, DC

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Penn Quarter area is the $2.82 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Elaine in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $3,360. The second greatest value Penn Quarter apartment is the 1 Bedrooms Model at Newport West starting at $2,495 with a $2.49 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Elaine2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.82
Newport West1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.49
The StatesmanA1-960sq-Tier201BR,1BA$2.99
Arcade SunshineB-D52BR,2BA$3.49
Cortland Pentagon CityA71BR,1BA$3.48
Andover HouseA1AD1BR,1BA$3.39
77Ha211BR,1BA$3.44
Mass Court1 Bedroom 8151BR,1BA$3.21
View 14One Bedroom A1K1BR,1BA$3.31
Maple View Flats1 Bed/1 Bath 60%-1E (m254aa05)1BR,1BA$3.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Penn Quarter

What type of rentals are currently available in Penn Quarter?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Penn Quarter, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,508 to $19,132. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Penn Quarter ranging from $2,600 to $4,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Penn Quarter?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Penn Quarter ranges from $2,600 to $4,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,525.

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