Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,200 (27 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. Morrison Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$649
Morrison Park ApartmentsStudio - 50%Studio,1BA$800
Terrace CourtStudioStudio,1BA$895
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Tiller TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Stadium StationStudio BStudio,1BA$900
Washington Plaza Apartmentss4fl 375Studio,1BA$905
Edington CourtStudio AStudio,1BA$925
Chesterbury Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$950
Regency ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, OR

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.15 price per square foot 3 Bed 3.5 Bath F Model at 140 Sacramento Townhomes in the in the Northeast Portland neighborhood starting from $3,650. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
140 Sacramento Townhomes3 Bed 3.5 Bath F3BR,3.5BA$2.15
Goose Hollow PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
Midtown East1x1_r1001BR,1BA$1.48
Goose Hollow TowerTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.04
Pine Cone Apartments1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Midtown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.79
Vintage Studio Living in the Heart of Portland0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.15
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.14
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 445 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, OR with pricing that ranges from $649 to $26,948. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,295 to $3,985.

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 $1,295 to $3,985 with an average monthly rent of $2,549.

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