
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,027 (125 Rentals)


Midtown West Apartments

Pine Cone Apartments

1519 SW Columbia St

The Yards at Union Station

Westshore

Louisa Flowers apartments

Gretchen Kafoury Commons

Fifth Avenue Place Apartments
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The Vue

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Washington Plaza Apartments

1527 SW Columbia St

Pacific Tower Apartments

Beverly Alder Apartments

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The Cameron

Ramona Apartments

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1607 Apartments

St. Francis Park

Hamilton West

Lovejoy Station

1943 NW Irving St, Unit 101

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Koz on 13th

Casa Del Rey

East of Eleven

Union

Cornerstone Apartments
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Derby Slabtown

Tiller Terrace

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Amara

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Block 17 Apartments

Rivage

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Museum Place

20 Pettygrove

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Oro Apartments

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The Linden

Essex House
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Clay & Tiffany

The Merrick

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Anthem PDX

11 Marché Apartments

Maestro

The Lower Burnside Lofts

The Strauss on Burnside

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Yard

Memoir Buckman

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Jute Apartments
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Chinatown, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,360 | $500 | $7,965 |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $1,027 | $6,650 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,040 | $1,226 | $8,930 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,390 | $3,098 | $8,796 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,315 | $8,315 | $8,315 |
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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 $892.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Margaret Carter Plaza which is listed at $889, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $8,315.
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 112 regular apartments in Chinatown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

