1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR (771 Rentals)

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Old Town Chinatown, Portland, OR Local Guide

Largest Available Old Town Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments

The 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 $5,715. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Splash ApartmentsU7.32,392 Sq Ft$5,715
Honeyman Hardware LoftsSt. Johns Loft1,898 Sq Ft$3,599
The Louisa ApartmentsPenthouse One Bedroom + Den Y1,362 Sq Ft$3,650
NV Apartmentsa7.1.5 Sky1,222 Sq Ft$3,385
Park Avenue WestUnit J1,128 Sq Ft$2,795
MillhouseB21,115 Sq Ft$2,305
Slabtown SquareSunstone (Live/Work)1,063 Sq Ft$3,504
Yard1 Bed 1 Bath K Penthouse B1,009 Sq Ft$2,895
Block 17 ApartmentsTF 1995 Sq Ft$2,940
Ladd1 Bedroom w/Den A2d764 Sq Ft$1,554

Cheapest Available Old Town Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments

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 $2,028. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit$848
Maya Angelou1 Bedroom 1 Bath$885
The Village Coliving Community1BR/1.0BA$995
L Roy GardensOne Bedroom One Bathroom HUD Unit$1,026
The Benson Apartments1x1$1,050
The Victorian Apartments1 Bedroom$1,050
Pine Cone Apartments1bed1bath$1,050
Weidler Commons1 BEDROOM$1,052
Celio Apartments1BD 1BA$1,085

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Town Chinatown, Portland, OR

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

94 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Old Town Chinatown Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Old Town Chinatown with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Old Town Chinatown is at Margaret Carter Plaza listed at $848.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Old Town Chinatown Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Old Town Chinatown is $2,028.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Old Town Chinatown Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Old Town Chinatown is a 2,392 square feet unit starting from $5,715 at Splash Apartments.

What is the average size for Old Town Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Old Town Chinatown is currently 753 sq ft.

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