Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Chinatown area of San Francisco.

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Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home
Chinatown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Chinatown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chinatown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,995 | $7,990 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,430 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 6 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 |
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634 Powell | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,695 |
795 Pine | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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634 Powell | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $6.37 |
795 Pine | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,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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