Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (51 Rentals)

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property at 1229 Chestnut St

1229 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 910 Arch St

910 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 319 Market St

319 Market St

PhiladelphiaPA19106
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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
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1027 Ridge Avenue

1027 Ridge AvePhiladelphia, PA 19123
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1300 Chestnut Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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
property at 1241 Vine St

1241 Vine St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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1222 Arch Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1222 Arch Street

1222-1226 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
property at 1211 Race St

1211 Race St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 1024 Race St

1024 Race St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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427 Vine Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

427 Vine Street

427 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
property at 910 Arch St

910 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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1031 Spring St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Annex 1201 priced from $1,245. One City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,314. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Annex 1201StudioStudio,1BA$1,245
One CityResidence - A8Studio,1BA$1,314
The HannahS1Studio,1BA$1,440
The Lofts at 509 VineType F1BR,1BA$1,457
The Keystone Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475
LotusStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
The Katharine1A1BR,1BA$1,525
THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITYD2 StudioStudio,1BA$1,553
Four Forty North Front LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,715
GoldtexOne Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1,763

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, PA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.08 price per square foot 319 Market St Model at 319 Market St, Unit #3 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Four Forty North Front LLC starting at $3,275 with a $3.03 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.
319 Market St, Unit #3319 Market St2BR,2BA$2.08
Four Forty North Front LLC2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.03
The View at Old CityCherry Large2BR,2BA$2.97
The Lofts at 509 VineType B1BR,1BA$2.06
The Crane Chinatown07 Unit1BR,1BA$2.48
Annex 1201Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.65
Packard Building1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$2.88
322 on North BroadOne Bedroom A1A21BR,1BA$2.65
The Katharine2C.42BR,1BA$2.92
The Block at SoNo11BR,1BA$3.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #75

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 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 $1,763.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?

The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Annex 1201 which is listed at $1,445, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $8,937.

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 35 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 $253 which is $8,684 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.

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