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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (11 Rentals)
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Uncle Bob's Place
417 8th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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1229 Golf Dr SSeattle, WA 98144
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120 6th Ave SSeattle, 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 | $1,459 | $675 | $2,046 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,993 | $835 | $4,145 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,734 | $1,299 | $5,200 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,353 | $1,859 | $8,000 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $2,031 | $2,468 |
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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 Apartments priced from $675. Louisa Hotel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alps Apartments | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Louisa Hotel | MFTE Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Addison on Fourth Residential | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Uncle Bob's Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| BEAM | Studio MFTE | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, WA
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.30 price per square foot 450 S Main St Model at 450 S Main St, Unit 801 in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Epicurean Model at Metropolitan Park starting at $2,579 with a $3.47 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450 S Main St, Unit 801 | 450 S Main St | 3BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| Metropolitan Park | Epicurean | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Hilite | Open One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Icon Apartments | THE ELLIOTT | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Uncle Bob's Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
| Thai Binh Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| Origin 206 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
| Louisa Hotel | Studio Apartments | Studio ,1BA | $2.58 |
| BEAM | Studio MFTE | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
| Alps Apartments | Micro Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
Getting Around the Chinatown Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
98 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Alps Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $2,752.
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 9 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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