
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Chinatown area of Seattle.


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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 | $1,092 | $625 | $1,899 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $835 | $3,025 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,780 | $1,595 | $3,560 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,445 | $3,155 | $7,735 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 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 Studio unit found at Alps Apartments priced from $625. 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 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Louisa Hotel | Affordable Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 1414 Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,040 |
| Addison on Fourth Residential | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, WA
As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.87 price per square foot One Bed One Bath Loft Model at Hilite in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Connoisseur Model at Metropolitan Park starting at $1,889 with a $2.61 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilite | One Bed One Bath Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Metropolitan Park | Connoisseur | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Mason & Main | BO2y | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments | A12 | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Uncle Bob's Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| Thai Binh Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
| Louisa Hotel | Studio Apartments | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
| BEAM | Studio MFTE | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
| 1414 Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.97 |
| Alps Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
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 $1,385.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Alps Apartments which is listed at $790, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $5,445.
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 6 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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