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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (46 Rentals)
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One City
1401 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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Annex 1201
1201 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1224 Summer St
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400 Market Flats
400 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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The Commonwealth
1201 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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$1,499 - $5,500
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Lotus
416 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
205 N 9th St
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$1,535 - $2,440
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The Katharine
325 N 15th StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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The Block at SoNo
456 N 5th StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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1100 Vine St
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811 Filbert St
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The Hannah
1306 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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$1,650 - $2,3691 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Lofts at 509 Vine
509 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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The Keystone Apartments
417 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY
1338-1348 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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$1,685 - $4,040
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Goldtex
315 N 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Packard Building
317-321 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Via Callowhill
1201 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
313 Race St
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408 Vine St
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125 N 4th St, Unit 509
125 N 4th St
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The Ludlow
1101 Ludlow StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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314 N. 12th Street, Unit 901
314 N. 12th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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910 Arch St
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Adelphia House
1229-1235 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1231-1235 Race St
1231-1235 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1016-1018 Cherry St
1016-1018 Cherry StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1027 Ridge Avenue
1027 Ridge AvePhiladelphia, PA 19123
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1300 Chestnut Street
1300-1306 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Lofts at the Winston
1008-1010 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Wood Suites
1030 Wood StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Victory Building Apartments
1011 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1222 Arch Street
1222-1226 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The View at Old City
401 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Four Forty North Front LLC
1210 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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427 Vine Street
427 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
910 Arch St
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1031 Spring St
1031 Spring StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Warehouse Apartments
9 N 9th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
800 Callowhill St
PhiladelphiaPA19123
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Liberty Nexus
1025 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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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 | $1,727 | $850 | $3,318 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $1,300 | $5,982 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,961 | $1,500 | $8,001 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,225 | $2,390 | $8,188 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,213 | $2,700 | $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 $1,212. 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 - A8 | Studio,1BA | $1,212 |
| Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 400 Market Flats | Type F Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,407 |
| Lotus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| The Katharine | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| The Block at SoNo | 30C | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Commonwealth | Vine | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| The View at Old City | Swanson Small | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| The Hannah | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,630 |
| The Lofts at 509 Vine | Type D | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, PA
As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Four Forty North Front LLC in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 1011 Chestnut Street Model at 1011 Chestnut Street, Unit #705W starting at $1,895 with a $2.08 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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| Four Forty North Front LLC | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 1011 Chestnut Street, Unit #705W | 1011 Chestnut Street | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| The Lofts at 509 Vine | Type F | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 322 on North Broad | One Bedroom A1B1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 314 N. 12th Street, Unit 901 | 314 N. 12th Street | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Packard Building | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| The Katharine | 2C.4 | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 02 Unit | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Goldtex | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
| Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
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 $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Annex 1201 which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $7,275.
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 89 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 $420 which is $6,855 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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