Cheap Homes for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,700 (3 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Chinatown area of Philadelphia.

property at 111 N 9th St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

111 N 9th St, Unit 218

111 N 9th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 910 Arch St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

910 Arch St, Unit 2F

910 Arch St
PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 125 N 4th St

$1,855 - $1,935

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$1,855 - $1,935

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$1,855 - $1,935

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 17

125 N 4th St

PhiladelphiaPA19106

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
308 York Ave, Unit Apartment #2308 York Ave2BR,2BA$1.57
The Keystone Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.76
Packard Building1 Bed 1.5 Baths Bi-Level with Den A1BR,1.5BA$2.41
Four Forty North Front LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.41
The HannahA31BR,1BA$2.87
The Lofts at 509 VineType F1BR,1BA$2.26
The Katharine2C.42BR,1BA$2.92
The Block at SoNo31BR,1BA$2.76
The MetropolitanStudio1Studio ,1BA$2.43
The Crane Chinatown08 UnitStudio ,1BA$3.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, PA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $4,600. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,795 to $3,299.

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 $1,795 to $3,299 with an average monthly rent of $2,206.

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