Last updated on August 28, 2026

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

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown

$2,950/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is $2,950 per month as of August 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,025 more per month.

$3.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,944, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown run $2,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,926.

Listings

Studio

$2,099

1%

1%

1 bedroom

$2,800

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$3,836

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$5,500

9%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,360

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,836

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,360

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$2,950
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,560
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown, Washington, DC is 15% higher than the median rent in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC.

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

Capital Plaza Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Capital Plaza Apartments

35 E St Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,475–$1,967

Apartment for rent

819 6th St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown apartment for rent in Washington

819 6th St Nw, Washington, DC 20001

1 bed

1 bath

$1,925

Apartment for rent

1210 Mass - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
3D tour

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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1210 Mass

1210 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20005

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,933–$5,414

Apartment for rent

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777 7th St Nw #1006 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown condo for rent in Washington

APARTMENT - Contemporary - WASHINGTON, DC

777 7th St Nw #1006, Washington, DC 20001

2 beds

2 baths

$3,495

$3,195

Price drop

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 $2,950 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown?

Average rent prices in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 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 $118,000/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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