Cheap Homes for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $2,150 (4 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Chinatown area of Washington.

property at 777 7th St NW
$2,150 - $3,400
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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777 7th St NW

WashingtonDC20001
property at 811 4th St NW
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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811 4th St NW, Unit 1012

811 4th St NW
WashingtonDC20001
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property at 811 4th St NW
$2,500 - $4,000
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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811 4th St NW

WashingtonDC20001
property at 616 E St NW
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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616 E St NW, Unit 1005

616 E St NW
WashingtonDC20004

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, DC

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.94 price per square foot 2BD 2BA Model at The Lansburgh in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Carmel Plaza starting at $2,770 with a $3.05 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lansburgh2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$2.94
Carmel PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.05
Lyric 440ONE BEDROOM A1BR,1BA$3.60
The Esquire on Fifth1 Bed/1 Bath PH-A5P-Renovated1BR,1BA$4.09
565 Penn ResidencesStudio/1 Bath with DenStudio ,1BA$3.98
Liberty Place1BR B1BR,1BA$3.73
Mass CourtEllington IVStudio ,1BA$3.56
LydianSTUDIO AStudio ,1BA$4.09
CrosbyS3Studio ,1BA$4.38
510 I St NWStudioStudio ,1BA$3.94

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $12,429. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $2,150 to $7,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chinatown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chinatown ranges from $2,150 to $7,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,410.

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