Chinatown

A Different Culture In the Capital City
Chinatown is a small yet lively neighborhood known for its traditional South Asian restaurants, Friendship Archway and its Chinese New Year Parades. It is hard to get bored in this neighborhood since it's always crowded and is home to The Capital One arena where the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals play.

Reviewers love this neighborhood since there's always something to do, no matter the time of day. Consequently, noise can be an issue but if you're looking to be in one of DC's most central and happening neighborhoods, Chinatown is the spot for you.
What Chinatown Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.7
value
8.0
amenities
8.0
social
7.7
management
8.0
safety
7.6
Median rents in Chinatown
Studio
$
2,350
1 Bedroom
$
2,450
2 Bedroom
$
3,800

Living in
Chinatown

Great Restaurants And Bars
Lively
Safe
Loud
Noisy
Easy Accesibility
Walkable
Always Crowded
Chinatown — 8.5/10 Rating (based on 13 neighborhood reviews)
Very business/tourist area, very nice restaurants and very safe area even at night. Its a bit far from campus but a much quieter/cleaner/nicer area especially for pedestrians
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The Artisan
Chinatown is great because there is always something to do and lots of good bars and food nearby (and it's just a short walk to the Safeway). The area feels safe because there are always people around. That said, all the excitement means it can be loud and Verizon Center events can clog up public transportation. Biggest downside is the distance from campus.
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Avalon at Gallery Place
Very safe and lots of restaurants and bars. It is great for dinner and happy hour. Very close to the mall and all the monuments. Great for running and outdoor activities. Life night and day.
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The Clara Barton at Penn Quarter
I enjoy the fact that there are numerous places to eat and happy hour at in the neighborhood. My only complaint is that it doesnt necessarily have a "club" or "lounge spot".
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The Cosmopolitan Condos
The area is safe and easily accessible by bus and metro. You can access the Red, Blue/Orange and Yellow/Green within a few blocks of walking. The area is close to Chinatown but far enough away if you want a break from all the people and. There are great restaurants and bars that are great for both residents and those new to DC.
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The Apartments at CityCenter
Lots of people around for events at Verizon center and lots of homeless people, but otherwise an ideal neighborhood
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Loud but great energy there
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The Residences at Gallery Place
So many restaurants and bars. Very close to the transit so easy to get to school and also only a 35 minute walk to school.
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The Residences at Gallery Place
Lots of restaurants and outdoor areas, so close to lots of events being a few blocks from the national mall, not far from the white house, and the building is located on a quiet street in the middle of so many great places. Only hard part is the lack of grocery store.
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The Lexington at Market Square
The location is great. Chinatown has a bunch of restaurants and bars, a movie theatre and a bowling alley. We're also a 5 minute walk from the national mall, and quite a few metro stations.
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The Lexington at Market Square
Penn Quarter is a great neighborhood because you are really at the center of the city. It is walking distance to the Capitol, White House, and monuments. You are in the heart of the museum district with access to several of DC's famous museums. The restaurants and bars are great and have a ton of variety.
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The Apartments at City Center
Tons of awesome restaurants nearby! If you’re more of a bar hopper it’s perhaps not for you, but close metro means those spots are a 10 min ride away!
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The Apartments at City Center
Great, lots of restaurants
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The Apartments at CityCenter


Getting to Know
Chinatown

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: 5th St NW to 14th St NW
North to South Boundaries: H St NW to Pennsylvania Ave NW
dining
Graffiato
nopa Kitchen + Bar
Oyamel
White Apron Specialty Sandwiches
convenience
CVS Pharmacy
Walgreens
fitness
CorePower Yoga
Sculpt DC
VIDA Fitness
parks
Franklin Square Park
National Mall
coffee
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
Compass Coffee
Fruitive
Teaism
bus
16X/D6 (bus)
70/74 (bus)
X9 (bus)
rail
Blue/Orange/Red (metro)
Green/Yellow (metro)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Chinatown includes zip codes 20004, 20005, and 20001
Rent vs Own
51
% of Chinatown residents are renters
Driving to Work
27
% of Chinatown residents drive to work
New Construction
32
% of housing units in Chinatown have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
28
%
<20 units
9
%
20-49 units
63
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
7
%
18 - 34
45
%
35 - 54
29
%
55+
19
%
Unit Mix
10
%
Studio
49
%
1 Bed
28
%
2 Bed
13
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
76
%
Undergrad Student
8
%
Grad Student
7
%
Unemployed
4
%
Retired
4
%

Best Apartments
in Chinatown

The Apartments at CityCenter
Studio $3,192
1 Bed $3,749
2 Beds $5,732
455 Eye Street
Studio $2,198
1 Bed $2,323
2 Beds $3,564

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The Apartments at City Center
Studio $3,212
1 Bed $3,502
2 Beds $4,737
555 Mass
Studio $1,850
1 Bed $2,150
2 Beds $2,700

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The Woodward
Studio $2,220
1 Bed $2,475
2 Beds $3,730

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Ashton at Judiciary Square
1 Bed $3,055

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