
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $326 (44 Rentals)
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Channel House

La Peralta

Lydian

Jackson Courtyard

Sierra At Jack London Square

8 Orchids Condominium

200 2nd Street
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The Bond

The Leslie Apartments

918-920 Oak St

City Center Plaza

Alice St Energy Harvester

1460 Alice St
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Boathouse Point Apartments

1458 Madison St

Madison House

St. Marks

Modera Jack London Square

Webster Eleven
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777 Broadway

Alice House

Allegro at Jack London Square

The Landing at Jack London Square

Aqua Via Apartments

Frank G Mar Apartments

410-418 7th St

316 12th Street
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Hillcastle Apartments

The Alician Apartments

Dull Brae Apartments

Merritt Crossing Senior Apartments

Doh On Yuen Apartments

130-144 14th St

Commodore Apartments

Link Apartments® Four12
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900 Jackson St

Prosperity Place

The Harrison Hotel Apartments

1502 Jackson St
Chinatown, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $2,062 | $1,345 | $2,609 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,698 | $326 | $3,826 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,911 | $2,445 | $4,296 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,311 | $2,895 | $5,258 |
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Oakland, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fourth Street East priced from $326. Regent Darien Apartments LLC. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Street East | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $326 |
| Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Alician Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Webster Eleven | SA w/ Balcony | Studio,1BA | $2,390 |
| Lydian | S1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,609 |
| The Landing at Jack London Square | Coastal | 1BR,1BA | $2,619 |
| Link Apartments® Four12 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,777 |
| Channel House | 1G.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,849 |
| Modera Jack London Square | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $2,915 |
| Allegro at Jack London Square | Dumbarton | 2BR,2BA | $3,498 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.82 price per square foot Dumbarton Model at Allegro at Jack London Square in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $3,498. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the A6 Model at Aqua Via Apartments starting at $3,799 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the West End 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegro at Jack London Square | Dumbarton | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Aqua Via Apartments | A6 | 1BR,2BA | $3.17 |
| The Landing at Jack London Square | Coastal | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| Fourth Street East | The Franklin Classic | 1BR,1BA | $4.73 |
| The Alician Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Channel House | 1G | 1BR,1BA | $4.73 |
| Lydian | S1 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.46 |
| Modera Jack London Square | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $5.23 |
| Link Apartments® Four12 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.29 |
| Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Fourth Street East which is listed at $326, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $3,216.
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 5 regular apartments in Chinatown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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