
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (74 Rentals)
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899 Pine St, Unit SI FL12-ID84

1016 Washington

662-668 Clay St

570 Bush St

720 Stockton St

603-609 Jackson St

1220-1224 Powell St

801-807 Grant Ave

Oakwood
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125 Trenton St

550 Stockton St

501-515 Grant Ave

10 Miller Pl

626 Pine St

750-754 Pacific Ave

1043 Powell St

Kenilworth

447 Broadway

47-49 Codman Pl
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1030-1032 Washington St

1031-1035 Clay St

1037 Clay St

1351 Powell St

1025 Powell St

762-772 Pine St

750-752 Jackson St

636 Bush Street

10 Beckett

966-968 Washington St
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120 Trenton St

750 Pine St

601 Stockton St

759-777 Jackson St

738 Stockton St

Lambourne

899 Kearny St

513-519 Bush St

626 Powell

835 Pine
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530 Stockton

840 California

698 BUSH Apartments

The Bay

825 Pine

655 Stockton

845 California

50 Joice

621 Stockton

814 California
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Chinatown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $2,540 | $1,300 | $4,820 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,767 | $5,000 | $6,721 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 737 Pine | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1018 Clay St Model at 1018 Clay St, Unit 1018 Clay str in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 737 Pine starting at $4,495 with a $8.32 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1018 Clay St, Unit 1018 Clay str | 1018 Clay St | 4BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 737 Pine | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $8.32 |
| 700 Mason St, Unit 21 | 700 Mason St | 1BR,1BA | $12.50 |
| FOUND Study Nob Hill - Student/Intern | Single | 1BR,1BA | $16.36 |
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