Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (165 Rentals)

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Chinatown, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Modern Rich Apartments priced from $649. Fountain Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$649
Fountain Place ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$680
Hamilton WestEff StudioStudio,1BA$757
5th Avenue Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
The Yards at Union StationSTUDIO BStudio,1BA$799
Morrison Park Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
Regency ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$875
Goose Hollow TowerStudiosStudio,1BA$895
Terrace CourtStudioStudio,1BA$895
Pacific Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, OR

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.53 price per square foot 4 Bed 4 Bath Model at 140 Sacramento Townhomes in the in the Northeast Portland neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Gallery Park Apartments starting at $1,799 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland 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.
140 Sacramento Townhomes4 Bed 4 Bath4BR,4BA$1.53
Gallery Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.50
Honeyman Hardware LoftsFremont Studio BStudio ,1BA$1.85
Goose Hollow PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.85
Portland Terrace2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.62
1509 NE 10th Ave, Unit 3011509 NE 10th Ave1BR,1BA$1.82
Victorian Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
Pine Cone Apartments1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Westcott Properties1x11BR,1BA$1.67
5th Avenue Place ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chinatown, Portland, OR

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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Chinatown, Portland, and the greater Portland area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chinatown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chinatown is at Modern Rich Apartments listed at $649.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment is $950 at Gretchen Kafoury Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chinatown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chinatown is starting from $1,200 at Morrison Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alder 9 and starts from $1,885.

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