
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $965 (41 Rentals)
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205 N 11th St, Unit 2FL

The Commonwealth

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The Metropolitan

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Goldtex

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207 N 11th St, Unit 301

Packard Building

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The Ludlow

The Keystone Apartments

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THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY

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905 Arch St

125 N 4th St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,725 | $1,288 | $3,085 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,328 | $1,535 | $3,442 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,779 | $1,750 | $4,743 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,852 | $2,165 | $7,105 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 $1,443. The Katharine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| One City | Residence - A1.C | Studio,1BA | $1,443 |
| The Katharine | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| The Hannah | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,613 |
| Goldtex | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,640 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 10 Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Lotus | Studio - Bodhi Ori Bed (06) | Studio,1BA | $1,749 |
| The Commonwealth | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 322 on North Broad | One Bedroom A1A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,822 |
| The Ludlow | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,837 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, PA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.88 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Keystone Apartments in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the H 1 Bedroom 1 Bath-ADA Model at THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY starting at $2,848 with a $3.54 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Keystone Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY | H 1 Bedroom 1 Bath-ADA | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Packard Building | 1 Bed 1 Bath D | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| 205 N 11th St, Unit 2FL | 205 N 11th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
| 905 Arch St | 905 Arch St | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| 322 on North Broad | One Bedroom A1A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| The Commonwealth | Market | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| The Katharine | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 08 Unit | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
| Goldtex | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
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 $1,837.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is The Katharine which is listed at $1,525, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $2,190.
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 57 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 $623 which is $1,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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