The Esquire on Fifth
740-770 5th St NW,
Washington, DC 20001
$2,293 - $9,319 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Chinatown
Washington, DC
Chinatown - Washington, DC Area Guide
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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Chinatown is $2,134 for a studio, $2,557 for one bedroom, $3,669 for two bedrooms, and $7,068 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chinatown has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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572 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,134/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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801 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,557/month
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2 BR
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1,202 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,669/month
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3 BR
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2,319 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$7,068/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chinatown - Washington, DC is for everyday living.
Walker's Paradise
98
/ 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
100
/ 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Biker's Paradise
93
/ 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles 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 2026.