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

The Block at SoNo

904 Arch St

Annex 1201

The Commonwealth

Lotus

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The Hannah
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136 N 10th St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1100 Vine St

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The Katharine

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The Lofts at 509 Vine

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Goldtex

Packard Building

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Via Callowhill
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The Keystone Apartments

111 N 9th St, Unit 218, Unit 218

811 Filbert St

815 Arch St

125 N 4th St

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The Ludlow

1238 Callowhill St

322 on North Broad
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1027 Ridge Avenue

1300 Chestnut Street

The Lofts at the Winston

Wood Suites

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1031 Spring St

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910 Arch St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F
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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 | $1,794 | $950 | $4,400 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $1,495 | $3,864 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,898 | $1,480 | $5,500 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,779 | $2,275 | $4,112 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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There are currently 40 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 $1,384. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| One City | Residence - A5 | Studio,1BA | $1,384 |
| The Block at SoNo | 30C | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Annex 1201 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Lotus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| The Lofts at 509 Vine | Type F | 1BR,1BA | $1,685 |
| Goldtex | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,690 |
| Packard Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Via Callowhill | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 N 11th St, Unit 4F | 205 N 11th St | 1BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 1011 Chestnut Street, Unit #705W | 1011 Chestnut Street | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Four Forty North Front LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 07 Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| 136 N 10th St, Unit 3 | 136 N 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Lofts at 509 Vine | Type F | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Annex 1201 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Katharine | 2C.4 | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| The Keystone Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
| 322 on North Broad | Studio E1B | Studio ,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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