
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (26 Rentals)
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Hotel Fresno

1310-1314 P St

Bridges at Florence

541@South Tower & Cedar Heights

Sandstone Apartments
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Los Pinos

Canyon Crest

Martin Luther King Square

Diamond Plaza Apartments

Van Ness Flats

Summer Hill Place
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Courtyard Studios

Geneva Village Apartments

Fresno Glenn Apartments

Kings View Manor Senior Living 55 and Better

Broadway Lofts

2984 E McKenzie Ave
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1743 at Crichton

3631 E Dwight Way

Studios 64

205 N Mariposa St

Fulton Village

433 N Calaveras St
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Mono Hilltop Manor Senior Apartments
Chinatown, Fresno, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,405 | $1,350 | $1,460 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $965 | $2,400 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $1,280 | $3,250 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $1,543 | $1,750 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $1,725 | $1,725 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of Fresno, CA.
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Fresno, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hotel Fresno priced from $965. 230-242 N Glenn Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Fresno | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| 230-242 N Glenn Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Lede | Plan E | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Iron Bird Lofts | Iron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
| Vagabond Lofts | Vagabond Lofts Plan CC | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| B Street Apartments | 2 BD 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.34 price per square foot Iron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom Model at Iron Bird Lofts in the in the West Fresno neighborhood starting from $1,465. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 2 BD 2 BA Model at B Street Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Edison 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Bird Lofts | Iron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| B Street Apartments | 2 BD 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Hotel Fresno | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Vagabond Lofts | Vagabond Lofts Plan CC | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 258 N Fulton St, Unit 260 | 258 N Fulton St | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 230-242 N Glenn Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Lede | Plan E | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment is $965 at Hotel Fresno.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chinatown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chinatown is starting from $1,353 at Hotel Fresno.
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