
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 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,144 | $2,500 | $5,620 |
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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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 655 Powell priced from $3,495. 665 Pine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,995. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 655 Powell | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $3,495 |
| 665 Pine | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $3,995 |
| 645 Stockton Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $12.63 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at 645 Stockton Street in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $7,400. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment Model at 665 Pine starting at $3,995 with a $9.25 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 Stockton Street | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $12.63 |
| 665 Pine | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $9.25 |
| 655 Powell | 1 Junior Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $9.36 |
| 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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