Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (6 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Chicago, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at 2423 State Street priced from $1,019. Bishop Street Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2423 State StreetPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 3 Bath - A4BR,3BA$1,019
Bishop Street LoftsTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,1BA$1,800
3030 S Princeton2F3BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, IL

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.11 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at Bishop Street Lofts in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 2F Model at 3030 S Princeton starting at $2,100 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Douglas 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.
Bishop Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
3030 S Princeton2F3BR,1BA$2.33
Harris Point Chicago846 S. Loomis St. Apt GF2BR,1BA$2.87

Getting Around the Chinatown Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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