
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Chinatown area of Seattle.


Milwaukee Apartments

Addison on Fourth Apartments

Hilite

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An Lac

Uncle Bob's Place

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622 Rainier Ave S, Unit SI FL5-ID795

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622 Rainier Ave S, Unit SI FL3-ID791
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BEAM

Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments

Thai Binh Apartments

Victorian Row Apartments

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Mason & Main

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Swell

450 S Main St, Unit 1205
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125 Boren Ave S, Unit SI FL2-ID638

Hong Kong Apartments

American Hotel

Louisa Hotel

Mayn Suites

Leschi House

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Imperial House

Publix

Ascona Apartments

1410 S King St

Origin 206

Nihonmachi Terrace

Hirabayashi Place

120 14th Ave S
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450 South Main St
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 | $1,229 | $610 | $1,478 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $850 | $3,295 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $950 | $3,495 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Milwaukee Apartments priced from $735. Hong Kong Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Hong Kong Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Addison on Fourth Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Mayn Suites | 0x1 Mayn Layout 5 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Hilite | SEDU | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Uncle Bob's Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,132 |
| An Lac | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Nihonmachi Terrace | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1,335 |
| BEAM | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,377 |
| Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, WA
As of August 19, 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 Bed 1 Bath Townhome Model at Hong Kong Apartments starting at $1,740 with a $1.95 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 |
| Hong Kong Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| An Lac | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Publix | Open One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Uncle Bob's Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| Thai Binh Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Hirabayashi Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
| BEAM | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| Milwaukee Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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 $1,399.
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 $1,655.
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 36 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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