
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (42 Rentals)
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Annex 1201

The Metropolitan

Goldtex

1019 Arch St

111 N 9th St, Unit 203
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The Hannah

The Katharine

214 N 10th St, Unit 1

1300-6 Chestnut St

1211 Race St

1010 Race St

The Keystone Apartments

The Commonwealth

314-22 N 12th St

322 on North Broad

The Ludlow

811 Filbert St
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The Lofts at 509 Vine

1001-13 Chestnut St

1020 Hamilton St
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330 S Juniper St

FOUND Residences | Philadelphia

1222 Carlton 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 |
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Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,788 | $1,179 | $2,799 |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $1,500 | $4,570 |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $1,580 | $5,878 |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,316 | $2,200 | $2,350 |
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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 $1,363. The Metropolitan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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One City | Residence - A8.A | Studio,1BA | $1,363 |
The Metropolitan | Studio1 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Goldtex | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,488 |
Lotus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
The Hannah | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,530 |
The Katharine | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
The Keystone Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
The Commonwealth | Vine | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
Four Forty North Front LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,730 |
The Crane Chinatown | 08 Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,740 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, PA
As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.08 price per square foot Beautiful Two Bedroom Model at The Keystone Apartments in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,526. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the H - 2B Model at The Girard starting at $3,423 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Center City 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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The Keystone Apartments | Beautiful Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
The Girard | H - 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
Packard Building | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
Four Forty North Front LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Annex 1201 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
322 on North Broad | One Bedroom A1A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
The Katharine | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
The Metropolitan | 1BRB | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Goldtex | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.83 |
The Commonwealth | Vine | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChinatown, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #80
Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Chinatown Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chinatown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chinatown is at One City listed at $1,363.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment is $1,500 at The Metropolitan.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chinatown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chinatown is starting from $1,925 at The Katharine.
What is the most affordable Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Katharine and starts from $2,325.
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