
Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,300 (14 Rentals)
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1241 Vine St

1223-25 Wood St

1241 Vine St

111 N 9th St, Unit 203

116 N 9th St, Unit 2F
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1024 Race St

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1024 Race St
Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Chinatown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chinatown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,530 | $1,500 | $4,969 |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,590 | $1,980 | $3,200 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 14 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 Annex 1201 priced from $1,262. The Metropolitan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,262 |
The Metropolitan | STUDIOS2 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
One City | Residence - A8.A | Studio,1BA | $1,357 |
Goldtex | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,429 |
Lotus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, PA
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.98 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Four Forty North Front LLC in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,715. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 1010 Arch St Model at 1010 Arch St, Unit 511 starting at $1,800 with a $2.09 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 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
1010 Arch St, Unit 511 | 1010 Arch St | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
322 on North Broad | One Bedroom A1B1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Packard Building | Jr. 1 Bed 1 Bath Bi-Level with Loft A | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
207 N 11th St, Unit 501 | 207 N 11th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
1010 Race St, Unit 6G | 1010 Race St | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
The Metropolitan | 1BRB | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Goldtex | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
12 S 10th St, Unit 2F | 12 S 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown
What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?
There are currently 113 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, PA with pricing that ranges from $935 to $5,878. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,395 to $4,969.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chinatown?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chinatown ranges from $1,395 to $4,969 with an average monthly rent of $2,586.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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