
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $150 (225 Rentals) Page 3 of 5


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Old Town Chinatown, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,363 | $470 | $6,717 |
Old Town Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $150 | $7,065 |
| Old Town Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $1,226 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $1,458 | $7,851 |
| Old Town Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $2,695 | $2,695 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 225 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Chinatown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Town Chinatown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town Chinatown is under $879.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town Chinatown is Margaret Carter Plaza which is listed at $889, while the average apartment in Old Town Chinatown costs $1,699.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town 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 196 regular apartments in Old Town 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 Old Town Chinatown?
Cheap apartments in Old Town Chinatown have an average cost of $312 which is $1,387 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town Chinatown.
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