Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (97 Rentals)

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Bungalow Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bungalow Court

950 Divisadero StFresno, CA 93721
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920 N Van Ness Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

920 N Van Ness Ave

920 N Van Ness AveFresno, CA 93728
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157 N Echo Ave
Studio Apartments

157 N Echo Ave

157 N Echo AveFresno, CA 93701

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Belmont Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Apartments

2429 E Belmont AveFresno, CA 93701
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2246 E White Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2246 E White Ave

2246 E White AveFresno, CA 93701

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481 N Calaveras St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

481 N Calaveras St

481 N Calaveras StFresno, CA 93701
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MayFlower Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

MayFlower Lofts

1415-1417 Broadway StFresno, CA 93721
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1249 P St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1249 P St

1249 P StFresno, CA 93721
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222 N Effie St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

222 N Effie St

222 N Effie StFresno, CA 93701
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474-482 N Glenn Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

474-482 N Glenn Ave

474-482 N Glenn AveFresno, CA 93701
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943 E Nevada Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

943 E Nevada Ave

943 E Nevada AveFresno, CA 93701
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284 N Roosevelt Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

284 N Roosevelt Ave

284 N Roosevelt AveFresno, CA 93701
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362 Glenn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

362 Glenn Ave

362 Glenn AveFresno, CA 93701
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312 N Clark St
1 Bedroom Apartments

312 N Clark St

312 N Clark StFresno, CA 93701
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2832 E Grant Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2832 E Grant Ave

2832 E Grant AveFresno, CA 93701

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135 N Calaveras St
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

135 N Calaveras St

135 N Calaveras StFresno, CA 93701

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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 $978. The Lede has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hotel Fresno1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$978
The LedePlan EStudio,1BA$1,350
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,505
Vagabond LoftsVagabond Lofts Plan CC1BR,1BA$1,545
0037fulful2x2.5, 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath (1613 SF) -Small L/W2BR,2BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.39 price per square foot ful2x2.5, 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath (1613 SF) -Small L/W Model at 0037ful in the in the Central Fresno neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Iron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom Model at Iron Bird Lofts starting at $1,505 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the West Fresno 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.
0037fulful2x2.5, 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath (1613 SF) -Small L/W2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Hotel Fresno2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.59
Vagabond LoftsVagabond Lofts Plan CC1BR,1BA$2.05
The LedePlan EStudio ,1BA$2.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chinatown, Fresno, CA

Ranked #26

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 $978 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 $1,371 at Hotel Fresno.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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