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

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Bridges at Florence
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridges at Florence

649 E Florence AveFresno, CA 93706
Senior Living
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Los Pinos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Pinos

103 N Fulton StFresno, CA 93701
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Canyon Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon Crest

3033 E Platt AveFresno, CA 93721
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Van Ness Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Van Ness Flats

1822 Van Ness AveFresno, CA 93721
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Summer Hill Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Hill Place

2150 S Elm AveFresno, CA 93706

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Courtyard Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Studios

1102 E Divisadero StFresno, CA 93721
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Broadway Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Lofts

1625 Broadway StFresno, CA 93721

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1743 at Crichton
1 Bedroom Apartments

1743 at Crichton

1743 L StFresno, CA 93721
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Studios 64
Studio Apartments

Studios 64

64 N Fulton StFresno, CA 93721
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Fulton Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fulton Village

1759 Fulton StFresno, CA 93721

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Chinatown, Fresno, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hotel Fresno1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$965
230-242 N Glenn Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,195
The LedePlan EStudio,1BA$1,350
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,465
Vagabond LoftsVagabond Lofts Plan CC1BR,1BA$1,545
B Street Apartments2 BD 2 BA2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
B Street Apartments2 BD 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.60
Hotel Fresno2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.57
Vagabond LoftsVagabond Lofts Plan CC1BR,1BA$2.05
258 N Fulton St, Unit 260258 N Fulton St1BR,1BA$2.75
230-242 N Glenn Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.95
The LedePlan EStudio ,1BA$2.57

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chinatown, Fresno, CA

Ranked #22

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Fresno. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Fresno on a Budget: 10 Affordable Neighborhoods Where You Can Actually Rent in California

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’re like many people planning a future move to sunny California, chances are your wallet aches just thinking about it.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.