
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,200 (37 Rentals)
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La Plaza Village

Grand Plaza Senior Apartments

The Parkline

720 Bartlett St

Da Vinci

The Orsini

900 W College St, Unit 1A

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200 Mesnager St, Unit SI FL5-ID1432

200 Mesnager St, Unit SI FL4-ID1245

Skyline Terrace

920 Everett St, Unit E

920 Everett St.

920 Everett St, Unit 5

829 Alpine St

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LLEWELLYN

The Grand by Gehry
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200 Mesnager St, Unit SI FL6-ID1236

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420 1/2 Casanova St

1115 W Sunset Blvd, Unit SI FL7-ID1375

a813

828 N Bunker Hill Ave

830 Bartlett St.

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1114 Figueroa Terrace

636 N HILL PLACE

Blossom Plaza

980 White Knoll Dr

830 Centennial St

433 Cottage Home St

1188 Innes Ave

713 New Depot St
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911 N Beaudry Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $2,300 | $1,295 | $3,505 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,754 | $1,888 | $4,710 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,760 | $2,103 | $7,555 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,793 | $2,499 | $6,855 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,750 | $5,750 | $5,750 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at a813 priced from $1,675. Grand Plaza Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| a813 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Grand Plaza Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Parkline | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| La Plaza Village | S1a | Studio,1BA | $1,861 |
| 720 Bartlett St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,103 |
| The Orsini | 1 Bed 1 Bath 647 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $2,139 |
| Park East | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,196 |
| Da Vinci | A2 | Studio,1BA | $2,219 |
| Blossom Plaza | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $2,254 |
| Skyline Terrace | Plan N | 2BR,1BA | $2,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.96 price per square foot A-2 Model at The Angeleno in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at 720 Bartlett St starting at $2,103 with a $1.77 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 Angeleno | A-2 | 3BR,3BA | $3.96 |
| 720 Bartlett St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 920 Everett St. | 3BD x 1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.12 |
| 713 New Depot St | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| Skyline Terrace | Plan N | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| The Grand by Gehry | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
| Da Vinci | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| Blossom Plaza | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| La Plaza Village | S1b | Studio ,1BA | $4.10 |
| Grand Plaza Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
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 $2,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is a813 which is listed at $1,675, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $5,750.
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 $181 which is $5,569 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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