Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (151 Rentals)
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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 |
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Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,461 | $579 | $5,880 |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $955 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,097 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,681 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 151 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Emmons Place priced from $579. Modern Rich Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Emmons Place | STUDIOS | Studio,1BA | $579 |
Modern Rich Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $649 |
Fountain Place Apartments | Studio - 60% | Studio,1BA | $737 |
Gretchen Kafoury | Gretchen Kafoury Commons—Your ideal oasis in th... | Studio,1BA | $757 |
Hamilton West | Hamilton West: Your Urban Oasis in Portland | Studio,1BA | $757 |
5th Avenue Place Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Morrison Park Apartments | Studio - 50% | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Terrace Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Stadium Station | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Washington Plaza Apartments | s2fl 245 | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, OR
As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 1607 Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Goose Hollow Plaza starting at $1,525 with a $1.66 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1607 Apartments | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.78 |
Goose Hollow Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Midtown East | 1x1_r100 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Goose Hollow Tower | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Pine Cone Apartments | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Midtown West Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
5th Avenue Place Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
Fountain Place Apartments | Studio - 60% | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
Emmons Place | STUDIOS | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Pacific Tower Apartments which is listed at $1,000, 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 92 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 $122 which is $4,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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