Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Chinatown area of San Francisco.

Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
634 Powell1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,695
795 Pine1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $6.37 price per square foot 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment Model at 634 Powell in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment Model at 795 Pine starting at $2,595 with a $6.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
634 Powell1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$6.37
795 Pine1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$6.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 198 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $7,080. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,300 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chinatown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chinatown ranges from $1,300 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,056.

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