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Link Apartments® Four12
412 Madison StOakland, CA 94607
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (44 Rentals)
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$1,692 - $4,303Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Channel House
40 Harrison StOakland, CA 94607
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$2,060 - $4,780Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fourth Street East
150 4th StOakland, CA 94607
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$1,865 - $7,778Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Webster Eleven
1100 Webster StOakland, CA 94607
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$1,645 - $3,145Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
La Peralta
184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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$1,965 - $3,928Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lydian
238 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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$1,916 - $7,615Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Alice House
1411 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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Chinatown, Oakland, 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 | $1,953 | $1,645 | $2,215 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,436 | $1,895 | $3,360 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,278 | $2,100 | $4,303 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,425 | $3,726 | $4,780 |
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at The Alician Apartments priced from $1,625. La Peralta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Alician Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| La Peralta | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| Modera Jack London Square | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,844 |
| Webster Eleven | SB | Studio,1BA | $1,865 |
| Alice House | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,916 |
| Lydian | S1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,965 |
| Allegro at Jack London Square | Golden Gate | 1BR,1BA | $1,970 |
| Channel House | 0A | Studio,1BA | $2,032 |
| Fourth Street East | The Harrison | Studio,1BA | $2,060 |
| The Landing at Jack London Square | Coastal | 1BR,1BA | $2,247 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.93 price per square foot Carquinez Model at Allegro at Jack London Square in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $3,160. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the B3 Model at Link Apartments® Four12 starting at $3,380 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Laney 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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| Allegro at Jack London Square | Carquinez | 2BR,2BA | $2.93 |
| Link Apartments® Four12 | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| The Landing at Jack London Square | Coastal | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| Aqua Via Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.42 |
| Fourth Street East | The Franklin Classic | 1BR,1BA | $3.98 |
| Alice House | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Lydian | U1 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Channel House | 1A.1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| Lake Park Terrace Apartments | 1 Bed Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| Webster Eleven | SA w/ Balcony | Studio ,1BA | $4.69 |
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 $2,247.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Allegro at Jack London Square which is listed at $1,970, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $4,570.
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 11 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 $152 which is $4,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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