450 Bauchet St
Los AngelesCA90012
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,600 (35 Rentals)
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932 Everett St
Los AngelesCA90026
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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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$1,900 - $4,1131 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Skyline Terrace
930 Figueroa TerLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$1,912 - $4,852
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La Plaza Village
555 N Spring StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$1,950 - $6,029Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Da Vinci
909 W Temple StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$1,990 - $5,457Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Orsini
550 N Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$2,025 - $2,250Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
The Parkline
1457 N Main StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$2,100
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925 Marview Ave, Unit 925 1/2
925 Marview AveLos 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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$2,180
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200 Mesnager St, Unit SI FL4-ID1245
200 Mesnager StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$2,383 - $5,209
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LLEWELLYN
1101 N Main StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$2,398 - $4,175
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Park East
200 Mesnager StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$2,4952 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
900 College St.
900 W College StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$2,4952 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 11
900 W College St, Unit 4
900 W College StLos Angeles, CA 90012
912 Centennial St, Unit 4
912 Centennial St
Los AngelesCA90012
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945 N Beaudry Ave
Los AngelesCA90012
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$2,600
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200 Mesnager St, Unit SI FL7-ID1234
200 Mesnager StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$2,690
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200 Mesnager St, Unit SI FL3-ID1249
200 Mesnager StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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$2,7453 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 29
920 Everett St.
920 Everett StLos Angeles, CA 90026
903 New Depot St, Unit 10
903 New Depot St
Los AngelesCA90012
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1018 Marview Ave, Unit Apt 4
1018 Marview AveLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Alpine Apartments
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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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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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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Blossom Plaza
900 N BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
433 Cottage Home St
433 Cottage Home StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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1 Bedroom Apartments
1188 Innes Ave
1188 Innes AveLos Angeles, CA 90026
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713 New Depot St
714 College 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 | $2,384 | $1,850 | $3,733 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,766 | $1,842 | $5,110 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,662 | $2,103 | $7,995 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,835 | $2,745 | $9,495 |
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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 $1,850. La Plaza Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,912. 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 | $1,850 |
| La Plaza Village | S1a | Studio,1BA | $1,912 |
| Da Vinci | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Orsini | 1 Bed 1 Bath plan H 725-735 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1,990 |
| 720 Bartlett St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,103 |
| Skyline Terrace | Plan N | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| LLEWELLYN | P | Studio,1BA | $2,383 |
| Park East | SHOTGUN-B | 1BR,1BA | $2,398 |
| Blossom Plaza | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $2,398 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of July 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. |
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| The Angeleno | A-2 | 3BR,3BA | $3.96 |
| 720 Bartlett St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 900 College St. | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Skyline Terrace | Tivoli | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| 925 Marview Ave, Unit 925 1/2 | 925 Marview Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Blossom Plaza | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| The Orsini | Studio 1 Bath 479 Sq. Ft. | Studio ,1BA | $4.18 |
| Da Vinci | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.08 |
| La Plaza Village | S1b | Studio ,1BA | $4.37 |
| 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 $2,398.
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 $4,457.
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 $4,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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