Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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property at 321 10th Ave S

321 10th Ave S

SeattleWA98104

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$580
Louisa HotelAffordable StudioStudio,1BA$900
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsA031BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, WA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.64 price per square foot One Bed One Bath Loft Model at Hilite in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $2,295. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HiliteOne Bed One Bath Loft1BR,1BA$2.64
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsA121BR,1BA$2.78
Icon ApartmentsTHE RAINIER1BR,1BA$3.16
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
MuirOpen One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.24
Thai Binh ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.51
Origin 206StudioStudio ,1BA$3.13
Louisa HotelStudio ApartmentsStudio ,1BA$2.58
BEAMStudio MFTEStudio ,1BA$3.21
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio ,1BA$2.74

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, WA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $8,124. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,295 to $3,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chinatown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chinatown ranges from $1,295 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,306.

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