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621 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
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Milwaukee Apartments
660-680 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
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Hong Kong Apartments
507-511 Maynard Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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Louisa Hotel
669 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
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308 4th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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An Lac
1253 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98144
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622 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Uncle Bob's Place
417 8th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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American Hotel
520 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
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315 Maynard Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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424 S Main StSeattle, WA 98104
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1414 S King StSeattle, WA 98144
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Leschi House
1011 S Weller StSeattle, WA 98104
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Imperial House
520 S Main StSeattle, WA 98104
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Chinatown, Seattle, WA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,085 | $600 | $1,575 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $835 | $2,716 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,268 | $1,035 | $3,866 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $1,135 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Hotel priced from $600. Milwaukee Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Alps Hotel | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| Milwaukee Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| Hong Kong Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Louisa Hotel | Income Restricted, Studio. | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Addison on Fourth Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, WA
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 bed Model at Victorian Row Apartments in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Thai Binh Apartments starting at $1,805 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Downtown Seattle 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victorian Row Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Thai Binh Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| An Lac | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Hong Kong Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Penthouse | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Uncle Bob's Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| Louisa Hotel | Studio Apartments | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
| BEAM | Studio MFTE | Studio ,1BA | $3.24 |
| Hilite | SEDU | Studio ,1BA | $2.93 |
| Milwaukee Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.54 |
| Alps Hotel | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.83 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chinatown is under $1,449.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Milwaukee Apartments which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $2,036.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chinatown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 64 regular apartments in Chinatown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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