Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $2,300 (5 Rentals)

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Chinatown, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at La Peralta priced from $1,245. The Alician Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
LydianS1 StudioStudio,1BA$1,987

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.13 price per square foot B3 Model at Aqua Via Apartments in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $4,008. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the B04 Model at Modera Jack London Square starting at $3,599 with a $3.70 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aqua Via ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$3.13
Modera Jack London SquareB042BR,2BA$3.70
777 Broadway2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$3.36
Alice HouseB12BR,2BA$3.73
Allegro at Jack London SquareGolden Gate1BR,1BA$2.98
Fourth Street EastThe Franklin1BR,1BA$4.28
763 Franklin St, Unit 221763 Franklin St1BR,1BA$2.86
LydianU2 Urban 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.61
The Landing at Jack London SquareBay BreezeStudio ,1BA$3.92
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.38

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 100 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,245 to $4,636. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $2,300 to $3,095.

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 $2,300 to $3,095 with an average monthly rent of $2,499.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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