Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (40 Rentals)

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905 Arch St
$950 - $2,450
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$950 - $2,450

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$950 - $2,450
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905 Arch St

905 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Hannah
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$1,578 - $4,127
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$1,578 - $4,127

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The Hannah

1306 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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The Katharine
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$1,605 - $2,440
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$1,605 - $2,440

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The Katharine

325 N 15th StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY
$1,683 - $5,293
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THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY

1338-1348 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Goldtex
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$1,690 - $4,040
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$1,690 - $4,040

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Goldtex

315 N 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Via Callowhill
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$1,736 - $3,036
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$1,736 - $3,036

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Via Callowhill

1201 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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property at 811 Filbert St

$1,750 - $2,560

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811 Filbert St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 125 N 4th St

$1,855 - $1,935

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$1,855 - $1,935

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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125 N 4th St

PhiladelphiaPA19106
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The Ludlow
$1,857 - $4,414
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The Ludlow

1101 Ludlow StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Adelphia House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adelphia House

1229-1235 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1231-1235 Race St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1231-1235 Race St

1231-1235 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1016-1018 Cherry St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1016-1018 Cherry St

1016-1018 Cherry StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1027 Ridge Avenue
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1027 Ridge Avenue

1027 Ridge AvePhiladelphia, PA 19123
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1300 Chestnut Street
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1300 Chestnut Street

1300-1306 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Wood Suites
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wood Suites

1030 Wood StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Metropolitan
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

117 N 15th StPhiladelphia, PA 19102

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The View at Old City
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The View at Old City

401 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1222 Arch Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1222 Arch Street

1222-1226 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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427 Vine Street
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427 Vine Street

427 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1031 Spring St
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1031 Spring St

1031 Spring StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Liberty Nexus
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Nexus

1025 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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property at 910 Arch St

$1,800

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910 Arch St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

910 Arch St
PhiladelphiaPA19107

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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 $1,384. The Block at SoNo 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
One CityResidence - A5Studio,1BA$1,384
The Block at SoNo30CStudio,1BA$1,400
Annex 1201One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
LotusStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
The Lofts at 509 VineType F1BR,1BA$1,685
GoldtexStudio AStudio,1BA$1,690
Packard BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Via CallowhillA11BR,1BA$1,736

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, PA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.50 price per square foot 205 N 11th St Model at 205 N 11th St, Unit 4F in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 1011 Chestnut Street Model at 1011 Chestnut Street, Unit #705W starting at $1,950 with a $2.14 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
205 N 11th St, Unit 4F205 N 11th St1BR,2BA$1.50
1011 Chestnut Street, Unit #705W1011 Chestnut Street1BR,1BA$2.14
Four Forty North Front LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.46
The Crane Chinatown07 Unit1BR,1BA$2.48
136 N 10th St, Unit 3136 N 10th St2BR,1BA$2.00
The Lofts at 509 VineType F1BR,1BA$2.26
Annex 1201One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
The Katharine2C.42BR,1BA$2.92
The Keystone Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.77
322 on North BroadStudio E1BStudio ,1BA$3.17

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 $1,384.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment is $1,495 at Annex 1201.

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 $1,885 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 $2,275.

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