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Old Town Chinatown, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Town Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town Chinatown area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Modern Rich Apartments priced from $649. Zeal Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Old Town Chinatown apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$649
Zeal LoftsStudio 2Studio,1BA$795
Morrison Park ApartmentsStudio - 50%Studio,1BA$800
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$848
Katherine Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
The Village Coliving Community1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Maya Angelou2 Bedroon 1 Bath2BR,1BA$878
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Winona Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Allendale Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Chinatown, OR

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town Chinatown area is the $1.58 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Gallery Park Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Old Town 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 Old Town Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gallery Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.58
Goose Hollow PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
Irvington Apartmentslxl1BR,1BA$1.71
Kiln1x11BR,1BA$1.83
Pine Cone Apartments1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Maya Angelou1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$1.47
L Roy GardensOne Bedroom One Bathroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$1.80
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.79
Winona Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Town Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Town Chinatown?

There are currently 1653 Apartments for Rent in Old Town Chinatown, OR with pricing that ranges from $649 to $26,948. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Town Chinatown ranging from $995 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Town Chinatown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Town Chinatown ranges from $995 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,316.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Old Town Chinatown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Old Town Chinatown range from $1,584 to $26,948, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,000.

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