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

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849 N Bunker Hill AveLos Angeles, CA 90012
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980 White Knoll Dr
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980 White Knoll Dr

980 White Knoll DrLos Angeles, CA 90012
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720 Bartlett St
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720 Bartlett St

720 Bartlett StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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813 Alpine StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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830 Centennial St
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830 Centennial St

830 Centennial StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
701 N. Hill Pl.Studio/1BAStudio,1BA$1,495
La Plaza VillageS1aStudio,1BA$1,704
The OrsiniStudio 1 Bath 479 Sq. Ft.Studio,1BA$1,939
830 Bartlett St.1 BD x 1BA1BR,1BA$1,995
980 White Knoll Dr1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
900 College St.2BD x 1BA2BR,1BA$2.94
636 N HILL PLACETwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.75
The AngelenoB-41BR,1BA$4.31
Skyline TerraceAmalfi1BR,1BA$3.36
LLEWELLYNSStudio ,1BA$4.41
The OrsiniStudio 1 Bath 479 Sq. Ft.Studio ,1BA$4.05
Da VinciA1Studio ,1BA$4.60
La Plaza VillageS1bStudio ,1BA$3.68
701 N. Hill Pl.Studio/1BAStudio ,1BA$3.32
Grand Plaza Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,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

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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