Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (3 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, DC

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.75 price per square foot H Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $7,459. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath PH-C1P-Renovated Model at The Esquire on Fifth starting at $6,389 with a $4.33 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$2.75
The Esquire on Fifth3 Bed/2 Bath PH-C1P-Renovated3BR,2BA$4.33
The Lansburgh1BR1BR,1BA$3.04
Lyric 440TWO BEDROOMS P2BR,2BA$3.99
Carmel PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.05
Liberty Place1BR B1BR,1BA$3.73
LydianSTUDIO AStudio ,1BA$4.05
CantataS2Studio ,1BA$4.30
Mass CourtStudio 546Studio ,1BA$3.62
Meridian at Gallery PlaceGovernorStudio ,1BA$3.93

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,873 to $16,469. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,200 to $3,750.

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 $1,200 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,486.

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