
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,095 (33 Rentals)


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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 |
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Old Town Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,482 | $649 | $6,283 |
Old Town Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $675 | $10,000+ |
Old Town Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
Old Town Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,437 | $1,773 | $10,000+ |
Old Town Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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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
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town Chinatown is Maya Angelou which is listed at $878, while the average apartment in Old Town Chinatown costs $4,250.
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 126 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 $117 which is $4,133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town Chinatown.
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