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Alps Hotel
621 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
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Milwaukee Apartments
660-680 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
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Addison on Fourth Apartments
308 4th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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An Lac
1253 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98144
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Uncle Bob's Place
417 8th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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BEAM
1029 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98104
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Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments
120 6th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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Mason & Main
209 12th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Hilite
622 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Victorian Row Apartments
1234 S King StSeattle, WA 98144
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Metropolitan Park
601 S Washington StSeattle, WA 98104
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622 Rainier Ave S, Unit SI FL5-ID790
622 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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400 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98104
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622 Rainier Ave S, Unit SI FL7-ID789
622 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
450 South Main St, Unit 413
450 South Main St
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821 S Washington StSeattle, WA 98104
450 South Main St, Unit 613
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450 S Main St, Unit 1305
450 S Main St
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125 Boren Ave S, Unit SI FL2-ID638
125 Boren Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Hong Kong Apartments
507-511 Maynard Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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NP Hotel
306 6th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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American Hotel
520 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
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Louisa Hotel
669 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
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Mayn Suites
315 Maynard Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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1414 S King St
1414 S King StSeattle, WA 98144
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Leschi House
1011 S Weller StSeattle, WA 98104
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Hirabayashi Place
424 S Main StSeattle, WA 98104
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Nihonmachi Terrace
651 S Main StSeattle, WA 98104
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Imperial House
520 S Main StSeattle, WA 98104
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Ascona Apartments
200 5th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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1410 S King St
1410 S King StSeattle, WA 98144
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Origin 206
206 5th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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705 Lofts
705 S Weller StSeattle, WA 98104
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504 5th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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International House
607 Maynard Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
450 South Main St
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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 | $1,068 | $610 | $1,906 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $850 | $2,684 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $950 | $3,957 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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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 $610. Milwaukee Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alps Hotel | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $610 |
| Milwaukee Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| NP Hotel | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Hong Kong Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Addison on Fourth Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Nihonmachi Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
| Uncle Bob's Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,132 |
| Hirabayashi Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
| 1410 S King St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
| An Lac | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, WA
As of July 05, 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 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Hong Kong Apartments starting at $835 with a $1.16 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. |
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| Victorian Row Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Hong Kong Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| An Lac | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| BEAM | 1 BR MFTE | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Uncle Bob's Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| 1410 S King St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| Nihonmachi Terrace | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| NP Hotel | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| Milwaukee Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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 $1,300.
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 $3,037.
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 42 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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