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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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$999 - $2,0361 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments
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 | $1,379 | $600 | $1,899 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $835 | $2,795 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,882 | $1,595 | $3,595 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,599 | $8,599 | $8,599 |
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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 |
| Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, WA
As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.17 price per square foot Connoisseur Model at Metropolitan Park in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the A02 Model at Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments starting at $1,702 with a $3.15 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Park | Connoisseur | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Icon Apartments | THE RAINIER | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Uncle Bob's Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| Muir | Open One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Thai Binh Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
| Origin 206 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
| Louisa Hotel | Studio Apartments | Studio ,1BA | $2.58 |
| BEAM | Studio MFTE | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
| Alps Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
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 $1,550.
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 $8,599.
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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