112 Columbus Ave
San FranciscoCA94133
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home
29 Stone St
San FranciscoCA94108
Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home
29 Stone St
San FranciscoCA94108
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San FranciscoCA94108
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725 Pine St
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Chinatown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
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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 Geary Courtyard priced from $1,970. 835 Pine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,970 |
| 835 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Hanover Soma West | S7 | Studio,1BA | $2,447 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $5.63 price per square foot Plan A1B Model at 388 Beale in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,550. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 737 Pine starting at $4,575 with a $5.68 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 388 Beale | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $5.63 |
| 737 Pine | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.68 |
| The Civic | City Arts & Lectures | 1BR,1BA | $5.49 |
| 665 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.73 |
| Edgewater | Yerba Buena E1A | Studio ,1BA | $6.03 |
| 150 Van Ness | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $6.37 |
| The Gateway | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.81 |
| Hanover Soma West | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.71 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.24 |
| 835 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $6.27 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown
What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?
There are currently 199 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $10,823. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,400 to $4,995.
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 $1,400 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,836.
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