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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $330 (34 Rentals)
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2538-2544 E Illinois Ave
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$965 - $1,5431 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hotel Fresno
1241 Broadway PlzFresno, CA 93721
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$1,0752 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
246 N Effie St
246 N Effie StFresno, CA 93701
956-958 N Farris Ave
FresnoCA93728
2995 E Nevada Ave
FresnoCA93701
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$1,190
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Base Rent$1,190
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3720 E Clay Ave, Unit D
3720 E Clay AveFresno, CA 93702
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Bridges at Florence
649 E Florence AveFresno, CA 93706
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
541@South Tower & Cedar Heights
541 N Fulton StFresno, CA 93728
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Sandstone Apartments
1515 E Jensen AveFresno, CA 93706
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Los Pinos
103 N Fulton StFresno, CA 93701
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Canyon Crest
3033 E Platt AveFresno, CA 93721
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1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments
Martin Luther King Square
816 E Florence AveFresno, CA 93706
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Diamond Plaza Apartments
140-150 N Diamond StFresno, CA 93701
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Van Ness Flats
1822 Van Ness AveFresno, CA 93721
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Summer Hill Place
2150 S Elm AveFresno, CA 93706
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Courtyard Studios
1102 E Divisadero StFresno, CA 93721
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Geneva Village Apartments
1550 E Church AveFresno, CA 93706
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Fresno Glenn Apartments
243-249 N Glenn AveFresno, CA 93701
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Kings View Manor Senior Living 55 and Better
949 E Annadale AveFresno, CA 93706
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Broadway Lofts
1625 Broadway StFresno, CA 93721
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1 Bedroom Apartments
1743 at Crichton
1743 L StFresno, CA 93721
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1 Bedroom Apartments
116 N Yosemite Ave
116 N Yosemite AveFresno, CA 93701
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Studio Apartments
Studios 64
64 N Fulton StFresno, CA 93721
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1 Bedroom Apartments
205 N Mariposa St
205 N Mariposa StFresno, CA 93701
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Fulton Village
1759 Fulton StFresno, CA 93721
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2 Bedroom Apartments
433 N Calaveras St
433 N Calaveras StFresno, CA 93701
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Meux House Apartments
1007 R StFresno, CA 93721
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Mono Hilltop Manor Senior Apartments
750 Mono StFresno, CA 93706
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1 Bedroom Apartments
422 N Glenn Ave
422 N Glenn AveFresno, CA 93701
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Calaveras Apartments
104 N Calaveras StFresno, CA 93701
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
The Reserve
220 S Callisch AveFresno, CA 93721
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1 Bedroom Apartments
230-242 N Glenn Ave
230-242 N Glenn AveFresno, CA 93701
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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 | $1,127 | $850 | $1,460 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $965 | $2,400 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $1,075 | $3,250 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $1,500 | $1,895 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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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. 116 N Yosemite Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. 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 |
| 116 N Yosemite Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 246 N Effie St | 246 N Effie St #248 | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Vagabond Lofts | Vagabond Lofts Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| The Lede | Plan E | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 0037ful | ful645, 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat (645 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 326 E Dudley | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| B Street Apartments | 2 BD 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,600 |
| Iron Bird Lofts | Iron Bird Lofts 2 Bedroom Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.65 price per square foot Iron Bird Lofts 2 Bedroom Plan A Model at Iron Bird Lofts in the in the West Fresno neighborhood starting from $1,750. 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 2 Bedroom Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| B Street Apartments | 2 BD 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 246 N Effie St | 246 N Effie St #248 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Hotel Fresno | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 3720 E Clay Ave, Unit D | 3720 E Clay Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 326 E Dudley | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Vagabond Lofts | Vagabond Lofts Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 0037ful | ful645, 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat (645 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 116 N Yosemite Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Lede | Plan E | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Hotel Fresno which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $1,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chinatown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Chinatown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chinatown?
Cheap apartments in Chinatown have an average cost of $206 which is $1,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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