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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $1,150 | $1,950 |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,377 | $2,150 | $2,595 |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,100 | $3,600 |
Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $1,025 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2423 State Street | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 3 Bath - A | 4BR,3BA | $1,019 |
Bishop Street Lofts | Two Bedroom Loft | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
3030 S Princeton | 2F | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bishop Street Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
3030 S Princeton | 2F | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Harris Point Chicago | 846 S. Loomis St. Apt GF | 2BR,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
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.
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