Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $650 (77 Rentals)

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Chinatown - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Portland

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Portland by our Portland, OR Local Expert Chad Deitchley. See how it ranks!

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The Sitka Apartments
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The Sitka Apartments

1115 NW Northrup StPortland, OR 97209
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Medallion Apartments
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Medallion Apartments

1969 NW Johnson StPortland, OR 97209
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Grand Oak Apartments
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Grand Oak Apartments

400-418 SE Grand AvePortland, OR 97214
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Empire Apartments
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Empire Apartments

1217 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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The Benson Apartments
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The Benson Apartments

915 NW 20th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Portland’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Chinatown, Portland, OR Local Guide

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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 $985.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?

The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Pine Cone Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $4,250.

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 119 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 $142 which is $4,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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