Chinatown

Seattle, WA

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Chinatown - Seattle, WA

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Culture and community in a historic setting

Walkable Mass Transit Bike-Friendly Historic Culture Nightlife Community

Chinatown, which is located on the southeast side of downtown, is part of the International District, along with Japantown and Little Saigon. It is one of Seattle’s eight historic neighborhoods, dating back to the mid-1800s. This popular community is home to some beloved locations, including Seattle’s first Chinese restaurant, Tai Tung, which opened in 1935. Other great locations include the New Century Tea Gallery, the historic Panama Hotel, and the Wing Luke Museum.

The photo-worthy Chinatown Gate, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, welcomes visitors to Chinatown. Rich with culture and community, Chinatown hosts a variety of events, including the Dragon Fest and the Lunar New Year Festival. Residents gather at the popular Hing Hay Park, which features an elegant pavilion and gate. The park hosts the popular night market, an open-air bazaar, every fall.

With its walkability, extensive transit system, and overall ambiance, living in Chinatown provides an active, fun-filled lifestyle just a short walk from downtown.

Explore the Neighborhood

The International District/Chinatown Station is part of the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel

The New Century Tea Gallery is a local favorite, a family-owned business that opened in 1999

The Golden Hong Market is just one of the many great destinations in Chinatown

An unmistakable landmark, the Historic Chinatown Gate straddles South King Street

Play a game of chess at Hing Hay Park

The red gateway is made of perforated metal and was added to the park in 2018

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Chinatown is $1,277 for a studio, $1,652 for one bedroom, $2,289 for two bedrooms, and $2,758 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chinatown has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 395 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,277/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 553 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,652/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 812 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,289/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,120 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,758/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

98

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

98

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

83

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dr. Jose Rizal Park
  • Klondike Gold Rush NHP
  • Waterfall Garden Park
  • Judkins Park
  • Freeway Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.