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905 Arch St
905 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1401 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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Annex 1201
1201 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Metropolitan
117 N 15th StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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The Hannah
1306 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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416 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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The Katharine
325 N 15th StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
245 N 12th St
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1201 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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417 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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The Lofts at 509 Vine
509 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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315 N 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1201 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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The Block at SoNo
456 N 5th StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
1010 Race St
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1338-1348 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Packard Building
317-321 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
815 Arch St
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1101 Ludlow StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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322-344 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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1229-1235 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1231-1235 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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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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1011 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1222 Arch Street
1222-1226 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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427 Vine Street
427 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1031 Spring St
1031 Spring StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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9 N 9th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
910 Arch St, Unit 2F
910 Arch St
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Liberty Nexus
1025 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The View at Old City
401 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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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 | $1,760 | $950 | $3,750 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $1,500 | $3,710 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,819 | $1,850 | $4,600 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $2,070 | $2,420 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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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 The Metropolitan priced from $1,400. One City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,403. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan | Studio1 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| One City | Residence - A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,403 |
| The Hannah | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,422 |
| Lotus | Studio - Aura (13) | Studio,1BA | $1,514 |
| The Lofts at 509 Vine | Type F | 1BR,1BA | $1,685 |
| The Commonwealth | Vine | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Goldtex | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
| Via Callowhill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,736 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 08 Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, PA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.57 price per square foot 308 York Ave Model at 308 York Ave, Unit Apartment #2 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Keystone Apartments starting at $3,395 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Poplar 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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| 308 York Ave, Unit Apartment #2 | 308 York Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| The Keystone Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| Four Forty North Front LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| The Lofts at 509 Vine | Type F | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| The Katharine | 2C.4 | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| The Block at SoNo | 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| The Metropolitan | Studio1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 08 Unit | Studio ,1BA | $3.29 |
| Goldtex | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.34 |
| The Hannah | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
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 $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is The Lofts at 509 Vine which is listed at $1,685, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $2,895.
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 106 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 $1,109 which is $1,786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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