
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,400 (21 Rentals)
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Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chinatown Studio Apartments | $2,131 | $1,495 | $3,595 |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $1,920 | $4,995 |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,531 | $2,200 | $9,115 |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,252 | $3,300 | $9,495 |
Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,100 | $5,650 | $6,550 |
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There are currently 21 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 701 N. Hill Pl. priced from $1,495. La Plaza Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,704. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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701 N. Hill Pl. | Studio/1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
La Plaza Village | S1a | Studio,1BA | $1,704 |
The Orsini | Studio 1 Bath 479 Sq. Ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,939 |
830 Bartlett St. | 1 BD x 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
980 White Knoll Dr | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.94 price per square foot 2BD x 1BA Model at 900 College St. in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 636 N HILL PLACE starting at $2,200 with a $2.75 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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900 College St. | 2BD x 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
636 N HILL PLACE | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
The Angeleno | B-4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.31 |
Skyline Terrace | Amalfi | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
LLEWELLYN | S | Studio ,1BA | $4.41 |
The Orsini | Studio 1 Bath 479 Sq. Ft. | Studio ,1BA | $4.05 |
Da Vinci | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
La Plaza Village | S1b | Studio ,1BA | $3.68 |
701 N. Hill Pl. | Studio/1BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
Grand Plaza Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.48 |
Getting Around the Chinatown Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Walk Score®
89 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
88 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is 830 Bartlett St. which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $6,100.
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 10 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 $258 which is $5,842 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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