Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (23 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Chinatown area of Portland.

property at 1134 SW Jefferson St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1134 SW Jefferson St, Unit 206

1134 SW Jefferson St
PortlandOR97201

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property at 327 NW Park Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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327 NW Park Ave, Unit 1C

327 NW Park Ave
PortlandOR97209

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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 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
Gretchen Kafoury CommonsStudio 40%Studio,1BA$702
Hamilton WestEff StudioStudio,1BA$757
Pearl CourtStudio - BStudio,1BA$789

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, OR

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.58 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Gallery Park Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the B5 Model at Collins Circle starting at $1,953 with a $2.03 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.
Gallery Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.58
Collins CircleB52BR,2BA$2.03
Portland Terrace2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.62
Victorian Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.86
Honeyman Hardware LoftsBroadway Studio AStudio ,1BA$1.95
Westcott PropertiesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.57
Museum PlaceGallery B1BR,1BA$2.05
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
The Yards at Union StationStudio - Income RestrictedStudio ,1BA$2.02
Fifth Avenue Place ApartmentsStudio 425Studio ,1BA$1.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 470 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, OR with pricing that ranges from $412 to $14,170. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $550 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chinatown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chinatown ranges from $550 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,350.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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