Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Chinatown Neighborhood of Toronto, ON from $1,800 (5 Rentals)

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property at 321A Augusta Av

$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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321A Augusta Av

TorontoONM5T 2M2

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Grange Tower
$1,850 - $3,700Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grange Tower

20 St Patrick StToronto, ON M5T 2Y4
  • Utilities Included

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Grange Apartments
$2,199Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grange Apartments

164-168 Grange AveToronto, ON M5T 2V5
Student Housing
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Cheapest Available Kensington Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Toronto HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
WaverleySinclair 2Studio,1BA$2,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington Chinatown, ON

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington Chinatown area is the $4.41 price per square foot Studio Model at Toronto House in the in the Bay Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Kensington Chinatown apartment is the Sinclair 2 Model at Waverley starting at $2,475 with a $5.77 price per square foot in the Kensington Chinatown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Toronto HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$4.41
WaverleySinclair 2Studio ,1BA$5.77

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Chinatown Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington Chinatown?

The cheapest apartment in Kensington Chinatown is Toronto House which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Kensington Chinatown costs $5,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kensington 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 13 regular apartments in Kensington Chinatown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kensington Chinatown?

Cheap apartments in Kensington Chinatown have an average cost of $1,314 which is $3,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kensington Chinatown.

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