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1016 Washington
1016 Washington StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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662-668 Clay St
662-668 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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720 Stockton St
720 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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570 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1220-1224 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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603-609 Jackson St
603-609 Jackson StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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801-807 Grant Ave
801-807 Grant AveSan Francisco, CA 94108
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900 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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125 Trenton St
125 Trenton StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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Mandarin Tower
946 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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550 Stockton St
550 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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10 Miller Pl
10 Miller PlSan Francisco, CA 94108
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626 Pine St
626 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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501-515 Grant Ave
501-515 Grant AveSan Francisco, CA 94108
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750-754 Pacific AveSan Francisco, CA 94133
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Kenilworth
685 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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447 Broadway
447 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94133
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1043 Powell St
1043 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1351 Powell St
1351 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1025 Powell St
1025 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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47-49 Codman Pl
47-49 Codman PlSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1037 Clay St
1037 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1030-1032 Washington St
1030-1032 Washington StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1031-1035 Clay St
1031-1035 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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750-752 Jackson St
750-752 Jackson StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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120 Trenton St
120 Trenton StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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636 Bush Street
630 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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762-772 Pine St
762-772 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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10 Beckett
670 Jackson StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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966-968 Washington St
966-968 Washington StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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601 Stockton St
601 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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759-777 Jackson St
759-777 Jackson StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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738 Stockton St
738 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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750 Pine St
750 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Lambourne
725 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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899 Kearny St
899 Kearny StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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838 Jackson St
838 Jackson StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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774-784 Pine St
774-784 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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755 Pine St
755 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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912 Powell St
912 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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821-823 Jackson St
821-823 Jackson StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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706-714 Sacramento St
706-714 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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840 Powell St
840 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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32-34 Spofford St
32-34 Spofford StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1033 Washington St
1033 Washington StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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49-55 Columbus Ave
49-55 Columbus AveSan Francisco, CA 94111
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1201 Powell St
1201 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1022 Sacramento St
1022 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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912 Jackson St
912 Jackson StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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30 Miller Plz
30 Miller PlzSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Chinatown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
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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 | $4,309 | $1,300 | $5,679 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,675 | $1,500 | $6,750 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $9.49 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Penthouse Apartment Model at 795 Pine in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $9,945. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 737 Pine starting at $3,395 with a $6.14 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 795 Pine | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Penthouse Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $9.49 |
| 737 Pine | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $6.14 |
| FOUND Study Nob Hill - Student/Intern | Single | 1BR,1BA | $16.36 |
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