Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,500 (36 Rentals)

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Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Place priced from $1,456. 65 New York Ave NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Place1BR A1BR,1BA$1,456
65 New York Ave NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
The IrisS2AFFStudio,1BA$1,508
Mass PlaceStudio (530sqft)Studio,1BA$1,624
1500 MassFPF 476Studio,1BA$1,665
The Phoenix ApartmentsStudio 09 TierStudio,1BA$1,699
Zen ApolloUrban One - 478Studio,1BA$1,700
Banner LaneS4Studio,1BA$1,706
PinnacleS4Studio,1BA$1,742
Capital Plaza ApartmentsSTUDIO (ST 3)Studio,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, DC

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown area is the $2.79 price per square foot E-G Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,209. The second greatest value Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartment is the 629 G St SW Model at 629 G St SW, Unit SW Waterfront starting at $1,750 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ashton at Judiciary SquareE-G2BR,2.5BA$2.79
629 G St SW, Unit SW Waterfront629 G St SW1BR,1BA$1.17
The Lansburgh2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$3.26
Carmel PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.05
1821 M St NW, Unit 41821 M St NW1BR,1BA$2.94
Andover HouseA1G1BR,1BA$3.25
437 New York Ave NW, Unit 603437 New York Ave NW1BR,1BA$3.33
65 New York Ave NW1 BD 1 BTH1BR,1BA$3.12
Yale WestStudio - S1BStudio ,1BA$3.17
Liberty Place1BR A1BR,1BA$2.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?

There are currently 412 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,125 to $17,744. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown ranging from $1,500 to $7,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown ranges from $1,500 to $7,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,098.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown range from $2,079 to $14,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,990 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,730.

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