Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $900 (31 Rentals)

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Creek at 2645
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$1,495 - $2,551
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$1,215 - $2,271
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Creek at 2645

2645 Stonecreek DrSacramento, CA 95833
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Imperial Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Tower

331 J StSacramento, CA 95814
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Kind West
$1,325 - $1,446
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$1,325 - $1,446
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Kind West

415 F StWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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The Foundry
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$1,695 - $1,995
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$1,695 - $1,995
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The Foundry

998 Riverfront StWest Sacramento, CA 95691
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980 Central
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$1,699 - $2,300
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$1,699 - $2,300
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980 Central

980 Central StWest Sacramento, CA 95691
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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. St. Anton Building Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,121. 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
St. Anton Building Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,121
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,199
RIVER TERRACEThe American1BR,1BA$1,220
Kind WestKind West Studio w/ MezzanineStudio,1BA$1,325
Sunset Village Apartments1BR Renovation1BR,1BA$1,345
E Street ApartmentsRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,355
WoodlandsAspen1BR,1BA$1,385
The Fremont BuildingThe MetroStudio,1BA$1,395
The HardinStudio with DenStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.16 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at MAKER in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 2 Bed (Rent shown amortized w/ Free 1 Mth) Model at 301 D Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $2.40 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.
MAKERTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.16
301 D Apartments2 Bed (Rent shown amortized w/ Free 1 Mth)2BR,2BA$2.40
St. Anton Building Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.49
Harbor Oaks ApartmentsLexington1BR,1BA$2.31
Creek at 26451 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.26
RIVER TERRACEThe American1BR,1BA$1.79
The Hardin1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
WoodlandsAspen1BR,1BA$2.19
E Street ApartmentsRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.42
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Chinatown, Sacramento, CA

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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 $1,380 at RIVER TERRACE.

What is the most affordable Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Governor's Square Apartments and starts from $2,450.

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