Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,800 (7 Rentals)

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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. Mass Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty PlaceStudio AStudio,1BA$1,369
Mass CourtStudio 546Studio,1BA$1,825
565 Penn ResidencesStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, DC

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.74 price per square foot H Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $7,436. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath PH-C1P Model at The Esquire on Fifth starting at $5,970 with a $4.05 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 Ashton at Judiciary SquareH3BR,2BA$2.74
The Esquire on Fifth3 Bed/2 Bath PH-C1P3BR,2BA$4.05
Lyric 440TWO BEDROOMS N2BR,2BA$3.84
The Lansburgh1BR1BR,1BA$3.04
Carmel PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.05
Meridian at Gallery PlaceCathedral1BR,1BA$3.10
Mass Court1 Bedroom 7211BR,1BA$3.47
Liberty Place1BR B1BR,1BA$3.77
LydianSTUDIO AStudio ,1BA$3.88
450KStudio-S2Studio ,1BA$4.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,620 to $7,900. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,800 to $4,950.

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 $1,800 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,078.

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