Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $2,100 (12 Rentals)

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200 Mesnager St

Los AngelesCA90012

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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 1 Bed unit found at a813 priced from $1,745. Sentral DTLA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
a8131BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,745
Sentral DTLAS4 732Studio,1BA$1,845
Grand Plaza Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
La Plaza VillageS1aStudio,1BA$1,884
The OrsiniStudio 1 Bath 479 Sq. Ft.Studio,1BA$1,889

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.64 price per square foot C3- Penthouse 732 Model at Sentral DTLA in the in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $6,102. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 800 New Depot St Model at 800 New Depot St, Unit 1 starting at $3,120 with a $2.20 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.
Sentral DTLAC3- Penthouse 7323BR,2BA$3.64
800 New Depot St, Unit 1800 New Depot St3BR,2BA$2.20
a8132BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.81
Da VinciPlan C2BR,2BA$2.65
701 N. Hill Pl.2BD x 1BA2BR,1BA$2.90
920 Everett St.3BD x 1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$3.74
636 N HILL PLACETwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.75
Skyline TerraceCapri1BR,1BA$3.16
FerranteG11BR,1BA$3.75
Blossom PlazaA011BR,1BA$3.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 294 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $19,199. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $2,100 to $24,000.

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 $2,100 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,349.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chinatown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chinatown range from $2,995 to $13,262, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $10,000 to $10,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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