839 Bartlett St
Los AngelesCA90012
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,000 (36 Rentals)
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$1,674 - $4,852
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La Plaza Village
555 N Spring StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$1,850 - $2,555Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Grand Plaza Senior Apartments
601 N Grand AveLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$1,850 - $2,250Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Parkline
1457 N Main StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$1,899 - $4,389Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Orsini
550 N Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$1,999 - $5,189Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Da Vinci
909 W Temple StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$2,069 - $3,3491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Skyline Terrace
930 Figueroa TerLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$2,103 - $2,2032 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
720 Bartlett St
720 Bartlett StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$2,237 - $4,693
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Park East
200 Mesnager StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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920 Everett St, Unit E
920 Everett StLos Angeles, CA 90026
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920 Everett St.
920 Everett StLos Angeles, CA 90026
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920 Everett St, Unit 5
920 Everett StLos Angeles, CA 90026
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LLEWELLYN
1101 N Main StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$2,580
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$2,580
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200 Mesnager St, Unit SI FL4-ID1245
200 Mesnager StLos Angeles, CA 90012
918 W College St, Unit apt 410
918 W College St
Los AngelesCA90012
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$2,740
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200 Mesnager St, Unit SI FL3-ID1249, Unit SI FL3-ID1249
200 Mesnager StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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The Grand by Gehry
151 S Olive StLos Angeles, CA 90012
200 Mesnager St
Los AngelesCA90012
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1115 W Sunset Blvd, Unit SI FL7-ID1375
1115 W Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90012
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813 Alpine StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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828 N Bunker Hill Ave
828 N Bunker Hill AveLos Angeles, CA 90012
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830 Bartlett St.
830 Bartlett StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Bunker Heights Apartments
849 N Bunker Hill AveLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Blossom Plaza
900 N BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90012
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703 Bunker Hill Ave
703 Bunker Hill AveLos Angeles, CA 90012
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701 N. Hill Pl.
701 N Hill PlLos Angeles, CA 90012
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900 College St.
900 W College StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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636 N HILL PLACE
636 N Hill PlLos Angeles, CA 90012
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980 White Knoll Dr
980 White Knoll DrLos Angeles, CA 90012
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830 Centennial St
830 Centennial StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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433 Cottage Home St
433 Cottage Home StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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1188 Innes Ave
1188 Innes AveLos Angeles, CA 90026
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713 New Depot St
714 College stLos Angeles, CA 90012
931 New Depot St
Los AngelesCA90012
911 N Beaudry Ave
Los AngelesCA90012
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420 1/2 Casanova St
420 1/2 Casanova StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide
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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 | $2,365 | $1,095 | $3,485 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,765 | $1,888 | $4,630 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,613 | $2,103 | $7,995 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,527 | $2,374 | $5,995 |
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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 La Plaza Village priced from $1,844. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Plaza Village | S1a | Studio,1BA | $1,844 |
| Grand Plaza Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Parkline | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Orsini | 1 Bed 1 Bath 647 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
| Da Vinci | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,999 |
| 720 Bartlett St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,103 |
| Park East | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,237 |
| Skyline Terrace | Plan N | 2BR,1BA | $2,299 |
| Blossom Plaza | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $2,328 |
| 920 Everett St. | 3BD x 1.5BA | 3BR,1BA | $2,374 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of May 24, 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. |
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| The Angeleno | A-2 | 3BR,3BA | $3.96 |
| 720 Bartlett St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Blossom Plaza | B02 | 2BR,2BA | $4.07 |
| 713 New Depot St | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| 920 Everett St. | 3BD x 1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.97 |
| Skyline Terrace | Tivoli | 2BR,2BA | $3.01 |
| LLEWELLYN | S | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
| Da Vinci | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.18 |
| La Plaza Village | S1b | Studio ,1BA | $3.97 |
| 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 $2,374.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Grand Plaza Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,888, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $4,652.
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 $172 which is $4,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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