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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (35 Rentals)
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$1,038 - $3,047Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
One City
1401 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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$1,295 - $1,995Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Annex 1201
1201 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
1201 Vine St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
1010 Race St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
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$1,440 - $2,920Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Hannah
1306 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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PhiladelphiaPA19107
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$1,525 - $2,4301 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Katharine
325 N 15th StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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$1,534 - $5,121Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY
1338-1348 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
1211 Race St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
1100 Vine St
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322 on North Broad
322-344 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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The Lofts at 509 Vine
509 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
910 Arch St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
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The Keystone Apartments
417 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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$1,685 - $3,0451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 24
Via Callowhill
1201 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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1020 Hamilton St
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330 S Juniper St
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Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,624 | $950 | $2,799 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $1,446 | $4,037 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,777 | $1,600 | $5,500 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,061 | $2,300 | $5,977 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,409 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at One City priced from $1,082. Annex 1201 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| One City | Residence - A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,082 |
| Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Hannah | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
| The Keystone Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,490 |
| Lotus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| The Katharine | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY | S Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,534 |
| The Lofts at 509 Vine | Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1,648 |
| Via Callowhill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,685 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, PA
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.03 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Four Forty North Front LLC in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $3,275. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 07 Unit Model at The Crane Chinatown starting at $1,995 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Poplar 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Forty North Front LLC | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 07 Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| The Lofts at 509 Vine | Type F | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Packard Building | 1 Bed 1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| The Katharine | 2C.4 | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| The View at Old City | Ceder Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| The Block at SoNo | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY | T Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
| Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
| 905 Arch St, Unit 301 | 905 Arch St | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
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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 $1,685.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is One City which is listed at $1,446, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $16,600.
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 35 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 $220 which is $16,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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