Chinatown

Washington, DC

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Chinatown - Washington, DC

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The best of Chinese cuisine, culture, and art in DC

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A historic neighborhood in Washington, DC, Chinatown features the best of Chinese cuisine, culture, and art. Chinatown offers access to several metro stations, entertainment venues, and shopping options. Chinatown is home to Gallery Place, a massive shopping complex featuring national retailers, restaurants, a bowling alley, and a movie theater. Government buildings, hotels, and museums are commonplace in and around Chinatown. Residents and visitors alike enjoy strolling through Chinatown for its delicious restaurants, unique shopping, local art, and vibrant streets. Enjoy proximity to Capital One Arena, the National Portrait Gallery, and the National Building Museum.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Chinatown is $2,127 for a studio, $2,542 for one bedroom, $3,845 for two bedrooms, and $6,744 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chinatown has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 576 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,127/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 801 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,542/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,202 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,845/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 2,319 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $6,744/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.

100

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

93

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Marian Koshland Science Museum
  • Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
  • National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
  • Smithsonian Butterfly Habitat Garden
  • National Museum of Natural History

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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