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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,300 (22 Rentals)
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Crosby
300 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
809 6th St NW
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Mass Court
300 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Carmel Plaza
200 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
777 7th St NW, Unit 412
777 7th St NW
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811 4th St NW, Unit 422
811 4th St NW
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$2,348 - $4,423Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lydian
400 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
701 Pennsylvania Ave NW
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555 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit 706
555 Massachusetts Ave NW
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555 Massachusetts Ave NW
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$2,420 - $3,7131 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lyric 440
440 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,453 - $5,211Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cantata
801 3rd St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,528 - $9,169
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The Esquire on Fifth
770 5th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,535 - $6,9751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Claret
950 3rd St NWWashington, DC 20001
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425 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit SI FL7-ID507
425 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Common Bowman (Furnished Rooms)
819 6th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Liberty Place
881 3rd StWashington, DC 20001
777 7th St NW, Unit 1003
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631 D Street NW, Unit 336
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631 D Street NW, Unit 638
631 D Street NW
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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 | $2,386 | $2,000 | $2,693 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,951 | $2,050 | $8,110 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,182 | $2,770 | $10,000+ |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,281 | $5,269 | $7,074 |
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Carmel Plaza priced from $2,085. 450K has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,188. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Carmel Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,085 |
| 450K | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,188 |
| 565 Penn Residences | Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,263 |
| Mass Court | Evermay I | Studio,1BA | $2,276 |
| Liberty Place | 1BR B | 1BR,1BA | $2,369 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, DC
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $4.68 price per square foot B3B Den Model at Claret in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $6,975. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the C11.p Model at Cantata starting at $5,011 with a $4.30 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. |
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| Claret | B3B Den | 2BR,2BA | $4.68 |
| Cantata | C11.p | 2BR,2BA | $4.30 |
| The Lansburgh | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Carmel Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Lyric 440 | ONE BEDROOM L | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Crosby | B5 | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| Lydian | ONE BEDROOM K3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| 450K | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A8 | 1BR,1BA | $4.46 |
| Liberty Place | 1BR B | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Mass Court | Evermay I | Studio ,1BA | $4.02 |
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 $2,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Carmel Plaza which is listed at $2,085, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $6,500.
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 5 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 $387 which is $6,113 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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