Last updated on May 29, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown

$2,805/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is $2,805 per month as of May 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $855 more per month.

$3.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC

Average rent prices in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown have increased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,877, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown run $2,830 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,230.

Listings

Studio

$2,150

4%

2%

1 bedroom

$2,684

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,912

3%

13%

3 bedroom

$5,285

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,684

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,912

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,285

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$2,805
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, Washington, DC is 17% higher than the median rent in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC.

Discover rentals in Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC

819 6th St Nw #ELM - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown townhouse for rent in Washington

819 6th St Nw #ELM, Washington, DC 20001

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

House for rent

Capital Plaza Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Capital Plaza Apartments

35 E St Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,475–$2,123

Price drop

Apartment for rent

809 6th St Nw #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown condo for rent in Washington

809 6th St Nw #23, Washington, DC 20001

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

Condo for rent

Available May 1

809 6th St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown condo for rent in Washington

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

Condo for rent

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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 $2,805 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?

Average rent prices in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown have increased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $855 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).

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