
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (150 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,346 | $500 | $4,351 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $950 | $6,675 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,033 | $1,226 | $8,930 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,362 | $1,619 | $9,868 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,429 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Helen Swindells Building which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $10,429.
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 204 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 $359 which is $10,070 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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