
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,620 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Chinatown area of Los Angeles.


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La Plaza Village

The Orsini

932 Everett St

906 N Beaudry Ave, Unit 2

Da Vinci

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Park East

The Parkline
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200 Mesnager St, Unit SI FL4-ID1245

Skyline Terrace

720 Bartlett St

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733 N Hill Pl, Unit #2

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200 Mesnager St, Unit SI FL7-ID1235

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LLEWELLYN

830 Bartlett St.

900 W College St, Unit 4
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830 Bartlett St, Unit 6

900 College St.

945 N Beaudry Ave

912 Centennial St, Unit 4

828 N Bunker Hill Ave

Bunker Heights Apartments

703 Bunker Hill Ave

701 N. Hill Pl.
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724 Bernard St

636 N HILL PLACE

980 White Knoll Dr

Blossom Plaza

830 Centennial St

433 Cottage Home St

a813

1188 Innes Ave
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1192 Innes Ave

713 New Depot St

920 Everett St.
Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $2,274 | $1,620 | $4,196 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $1,720 | $4,859 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,553 | $1,995 | $8,430 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $3,000 | $7,219 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,042 | $3,795 | $4,290 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Grand Plaza Senior Apartments priced from $1,620. La Plaza Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,693. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Plaza Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,620 |
| La Plaza Village | S1a | Studio,1BA | $1,693 |
| The Orsini | Studio 1 Bath 568 Sq. Ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Da Vinci | A1 | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Park East | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,013 |
| Skyline Terrace | Amalfi | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| 720 Bartlett St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,103 |
| 724 Bernard St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Blossom Plaza | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $2,297 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at The Grand by Gehry in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $6,095. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 917 N Beaudry Ave Model at 917 N Beaudry Ave starting at $4,290 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the City West 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grand by Gehry | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.54 |
| 917 N Beaudry Ave | 917 N Beaudry Ave | 4BR,3BA | $2.68 |
| 720 Bartlett St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 418-420 Casanova St | 2x1 | 3BR,2BA | $3.53 |
| 830 Bartlett St. | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 900 College St. | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 1053 Figueroa Terrace | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $3.47 |
| 733 N Hill Pl, Unit #2 | 733 N Hill Pl | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Skyline Terrace | Amalfi | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Grand Plaza Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chinatown is under $2,297.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Grand Plaza Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,720, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $2,605.
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 12 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 $217 which is $2,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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