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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,300 (25 Rentals)
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811 4th St NW, Unit #1022
811 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Carmel Plaza
200 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Mass Court
300 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
811 4th St NW, Unit 422
811 4th St NW
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616 E St NW
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809 6th St NW, Unit 13
809 6th St NW
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Lydian
400 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
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801 3rd St NWWashington, DC 20001
701 Pennsylvania Ave NW
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555 Massachusetts Ave NW
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The Esquire on Fifth
770 5th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Lyric 440
440 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,487 - $5,093Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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300 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
400 Massachusetts Ave NW
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Claret
950 3rd St NWWashington, DC 20001
811 4th St NW, Unit 1012
811 4th St NW
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Common Bowman (Furnished Rooms)
819 6th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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881 3rd StWashington, DC 20001
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809 6th St NW
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616 E St NW, Unit 304
616 E St 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 | $2,405 | $1,300 | $2,965 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,952 | $2,045 | $8,044 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,105 | $2,770 | $6,995 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,984 | $5,984 | $5,984 |
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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 510 I St NW priced from $1,300. 809 6th St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510 I St NW | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 809 6th St NW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Carmel Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,085 |
| Mass Court | Evermay I | Studio,1BA | $2,113 |
| The Esquire on Fifth | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, DC
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.87 price per square foot b22.5 Model at Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,104. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath PH-C1P-Renovated Model at The Esquire on Fifth starting at $5,984 with a $4.06 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton at Judiciary Square | b22.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.87 |
| The Esquire on Fifth | 3 Bed/2 Bath PH-C1P-Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $4.06 |
| 450K | 2 Bed/2 Bath-B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.99 |
| The Lansburgh | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Carmel Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Lyric 440 | ONE BEDROOM D | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Liberty Place | 1BR B | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| 809 6th St NW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Mass Court | Evermay I | Studio ,1BA | $3.73 |
| 510 I St NW | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.94 |
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 $2,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is 809 6th St NW which is listed at $2,050, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $2,923.
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.
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