Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 13, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown
$2,800/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is $2,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC
Average rent prices in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC
Rent prices in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is $2,836, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown run $2,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,871.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,014 | No Change |  10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,823 | 6% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $5,285 | No Change | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $1,230 | 5% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Morgan | $2,500 | |
Capitol Hill | $2,350 | |
Dupont Circle | $2,495 | |
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End | $2,661 | |
H Street Noma | $2,466 | |
Logan Circle Shaw | $2,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,836 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,700 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,320 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,014
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,823
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,285
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,230
Last 30 days
5%
Adams Morgan
Average rent
$2,500
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,350
Dupont Circle
Average rent
$2,495
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End
Average rent
$2,661
H Street Noma
Average rent
$2,466
Logan Circle Shaw
Average rent
$2,950
Apartments
Average rent
$2,836
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,320
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, Washington, DC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown and Adams Morgan by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown
44%higher than the national median
28%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, Washington, DC is 12% higher than the median rent in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC.
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1d ago
35 E St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,475–$2,123
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4d ago
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown condo for rent in Washington
703 6th St Nw #4, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown condo for rent in Washington
809 6th St Nw #23, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Condo for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
400 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Jul 31
4d ago
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733 15th St Nw #122, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,440–$3,710
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown condo for rent in Washington
925 H St Nw #409, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
Condo for rent
2d ago
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown apartment for rent in Washington
400 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1313 L St Nw #1109, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,280–$3,350
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21m ago
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400 8th St Nw #577, Washington, DC 20004
Studio
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
21m ago
Verified
450 Massachusetts Ave Nw #271, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1 bath
$3,280
Apartment for rent
21m ago
Verified
400 8th St Nw #577, Washington, DC 20004
Studio
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
425 8th St Nw #158, Washington, DC 20004
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,250–$4,190
Apartment for rent
21m ago
Verified
450 Massachusetts Ave Nw #271, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1 bath
$3,280
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,970
$3,510
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,960
$2,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
450 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,218–$3,941
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?
The average rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is $2,800 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?
Average rent prices in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).