Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $957 (28 Rentals)

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Maven on Broadway
$1,674 - $3,091
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Maven on Broadway

230 BroadwaySacramento, CA 95818
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Imperial Tower

331 J StSacramento, CA 95814
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Chinatown, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Sacramento, CA is a Studio unit found at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + priced from $957. Montoya Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
Montoya ApartmentsL2/3 - StandardStudio,1BA$1,000
Rivo3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,025
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,284
The Montecito Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
E Street ApartmentsRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,365
Governor's Square ApartmentsMarkhamStudio,1BA$1,400
WoodlandsAspen1BR,1BA$1,450
The Mod at MidtownS4BStudio,1BA$1,499
19J MidtownSisuStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.35 price per square foot The Grandview Model at Kinect at Southport in the in the Upper Land Park neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Governor's Corner starting at $2,650 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kinect at SouthportThe Grandview3BR,2BA$2.35
Governor's Corner2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.23
The AJ2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.50
Harbor Oaks ApartmentsPalomino Interior2BR,2BA$2.12
Creek at 26451x1-6921BR,1BA$2.42
WoodlandsCyprus1BR,1BA$2.30
The Montecito Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Rivo1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
E Street ApartmentsRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.44
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chinatown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chinatown is at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + listed at $957.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment is $1,020 at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chinatown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chinatown is starting from $1,447 at Rivo.

What is the most affordable Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rivo and starts from $1,025.

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