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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,350 | $500 | $4,261 |
Old Town Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $950 | $6,675 |
| Old Town Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,822 | $1,226 | $8,930 |
| Old Town Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,612 | $1,619 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,403 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 893 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
See all Apartments in PortlandThe largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Old Town Chinatown area of Portland, OR is found at Splash Apartments and is listed at 2,392 square feet priced from $4,900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splash Apartments | Live/Work One Bed One Bath_a11.1LW | 2,392 Sq Ft | $4,900 |
| Byline | Live/Work 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath - C | 2,188 Sq Ft | $6,675 |
| Honeyman Hardware Lofts | St. John 1x2 B | 1,793 Sq Ft | $3,684 |
| 2121 Belmont | 1x1.5 w/ Den | 1,214 Sq Ft | $2,950 |
| Museum Place | Penthouse | 1,190 Sq Ft | $2,618 |
| The Yards at Union Station | Townhouse with Den | 1,183 Sq Ft | $1,599 |
| The Rodney | Penthouse 1 Bedroom A3ph | 1,141 Sq Ft | $4,199 |
| The Sutton | A15-2 | 1,091 Sq Ft | $2,478 |
| Skylar Grand | 2 Bedroom 22B | 1,083 Sq Ft | $2,215 |
| Slabtown Square | Sunstone (Live/Work) | 1,063 Sq Ft | $2,900 |
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Old Town Chinatown of Portland, OR is the One Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit Model starting from $848 at Margaret Carter Plaza. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Old Town Chinatown is currently $1,922. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Carter Plaza | One Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit | $848 |
| Dawson Park Apartments | 1 Bdrm | $925 |
| Gretchen Kafoury Commons | Gretchen Kafoury Commons—your ideal oasis in th... | $950 |
| Westcott Properties | 1x1 | $1,000 |
| Westfal Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,025 |
| Weidler Commons | 103 view of courtyard | $1,030 |
| The Yards | 2nd month free rent — 1-Bedroom Available Now | $1,042 |
| Celio Apartments | 1BD 1BA | $1,045 |
| Allendale Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,095 |
| The Yards at Union Station | One-Bedroom - Income Restricted | $1,099 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Old Town Chinatown is at Margaret Carter Plaza listed at $848.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Old Town Chinatown is $1,922.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Old Town Chinatown is a 2,392 square feet unit starting from $4,900 at Splash Apartments.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Old Town Chinatown is currently 828 sq ft.
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