Cheap Homes for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $2,400 (7 Rentals)

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$2,690

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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912 Centennial St, Unit 4

912 Centennial St
Los AngelesCA90012

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 $1,620. La Plaza Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,693. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand Plaza Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,620
La Plaza VillageS1aStudio,1BA$1,693
Da VinciA1Studio,1BA$1,730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at The Grand by Gehry in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $6,095. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 917 N Beaudry Ave Model at 917 N Beaudry Ave starting at $4,290 with a $2.68 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.
The Grand by Gehry2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.54
917 N Beaudry Ave917 N Beaudry Ave4BR,3BA$2.68
The AngelenoB-83BR,2BA$3.77
720 Bartlett St2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.77
418-420 Casanova St2x13BR,2BA$3.53
900 College St.2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.82
1053 Figueroa Terrace2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.47
733 N Hill Pl, Unit #2733 N Hill Pl2BR,1BA$3.19
Skyline TerraceAmalfi1BR,1BA$3.13
Grand Plaza Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.60

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 292 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,620 to $7,219. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $2,495 to $5,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chinatown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chinatown ranges from $2,495 to $5,450 with an average monthly rent of $3,985.

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