1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (97 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chinatown Studio Apartments | $3,066 | $1,300 | $5,000 |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,813 | $2,913 | $5,176 |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,229 | $3,087 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,595 | $5,662 | $7,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 97 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Largest Available Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Chinatown area of San Francisco, CA is found at NEMA and is listed at 868 square feet priced from $4,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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NEMA | K | 868 Sq Ft | $4,000 |
Edgewater | Alta Plaza A1C | 835 Sq Ft | $3,694 |
388 Beale | Plan A1B | 808 Sq Ft | $4,550 |
150 Van Ness | 1 Bedroom J | 754 Sq Ft | $3,683 |
399 Fremont | A1B | 739 Sq Ft | $4,095 |
100 Van Ness | Fort Mason | 732 Sq Ft | $4,095 |
The Gateway | 1 Bedroom | 724 Sq Ft | $3,376 |
Hanover Soma West | A5 | 686 Sq Ft | $3,133 |
Pinnacle at Nob Hill | 1X1_650 | 650 Sq Ft | $3,950 |
The Civic | City Arts & Lectures | 614 Sq Ft | $3,368 |
Cheapest Available Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Chinatown of San Francisco, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $2,975 at 634 Powell. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chinatown is currently $3,813. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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634 Powell | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,975 |
655 Powell | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,995 |
Hanover Soma West | A5 | $3,133 |
150 Van Ness | 1 Bedroom I | $3,300 |
The Gateway | 1 Bedroom | $3,357 |
The Civic | City Arts & Lectures | $3,368 |
100 Van Ness | Patricia`s Green | $3,469 |
Edgewater | Alta Plaza A1C | $3,694 |
NEMA | C | $3,889 |
Pinnacle at Nob Hill | 1X1_650 | $3,950 |
Getting Around the Chinatown Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
100 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chinatown Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Chinatown with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chinatown is at 634 Powell listed at $2,975.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chinatown Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chinatown is $3,813.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chinatown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chinatown is a 868 square feet unit starting from $4,000 at NEMA.
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