
Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,500 (6 Rentals)
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703 6th St NW, Unit Two

555 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit 1014
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601 4th St NW, Unit #502

631 D St NW

631 D St NW
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Chinatown, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Chinatown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chinatown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,775 | $3,500 | $4,100 |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,800 | $5,800 | $5,800 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Liberty Place priced from $1,456. 425 Mass has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Liberty Place | 1BR A | 1BR,1BA | $1,456 |
425 Mass | Studio G 501 | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Affinity at 2M | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, DC
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.59 price per square foot E-G Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $4,820. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 2BD 2BA Model at The Lansburgh starting at $4,325 with a $3.26 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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The Ashton at Judiciary Square | E-G | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.59 |
The Lansburgh | 2BD 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.26 |
The Kiley | Metro | 2BR,2BA | $3.60 |
Carmel Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
The Lexington at Market Square | 1Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
Lyric 440 | ONE BEDROOM A | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
Meridian at Gallery Place | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
Avalon at Gallery Place | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
Affinity at 2M | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
Liberty Place | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown
What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?
There are currently 65 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,654 to $19,077. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,500 to $5,800.
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 $1,500 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,542.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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