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Alps Apartments
621 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (9 Rentals)
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Louisa Hotel
669 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
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$1,099 - $2,0361 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments
120 6th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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American Hotel
520 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
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Mayn Suites
315 Maynard Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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Hirabayashi Place
424 S Main StSeattle, WA 98104
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Leschi House
1011 S Weller StSeattle, WA 98104
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1414 Apartments
1414 S King StSeattle, WA 98144
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Addison on Fourth Residential
308 4th 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 | $1,268 | $625 | $1,899 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $835 | $3,025 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,737 | $1,300 | $3,560 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,155 | $3,155 | $3,155 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
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There are currently 9 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 $580. 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 | $580 |
| Louisa Hotel | Affordable Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 1414 Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,040 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, WA
As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.94 price per square foot Open One Bedroom Model at Hilite in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the A12 Model at Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments starting at $1,702 with a $2.78 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 | Open One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments | A12 | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| 1410 Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.41 |
| Icon Apartments | THE RAINIER | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| Uncle Bob's Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| Muir | Open One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 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 |
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 $1,445.
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 $3,155.
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 4 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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