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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (12 Rentals)
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$1,524 - $14,710Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Mass Court
300 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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425 Massachusetts Ave NW
425 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,7602 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
450 Massachusetts Ave NW
450 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,900 - $9,230Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Esquire on Fifth
740-770 5th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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450 Massachusetts Ave NW
450 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Chinatown, Washington, DC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $2,055 | $1,524 | $2,629 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $1,410 | $5,766 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,062 | $1,760 | $7,900 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,763 | $5,970 | $7,219 |
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Liberty Place priced from $1,369. The Lexington at Market Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,911. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Place | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
| The Lexington at Market Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,911 |
| 565 Penn Residences | Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,932 |
| The Esquire on Fifth | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A2-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2,035 |
| 450K | Studio-S4 | Studio,1BA | $2,059 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, DC
As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.70 price per square foot E-G Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,036. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the TWO BEDROOMS N Model at Lyric 440 starting at $4,306 with a $3.84 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashton at Judiciary Square | E-G | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.70 |
| Lyric 440 | TWO BEDROOMS N | 2BR,2BA | $3.84 |
| The Lansburgh | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Carmel Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Meridian at Gallery Place | Cathedral | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Mass Court | 1 Bedroom 721 | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| The Lexington at Market Square | 1Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| Liberty Place | 1BR B | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| Lydian | STUDIO A | Studio ,1BA | $3.88 |
| 450K | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A3a | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chinatown is under $2,245.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Liberty Place which is listed at $1,456, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $7,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chinatown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Chinatown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chinatown?
Cheap apartments in Chinatown have an average cost of $198 which is $6,902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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