Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Fresno, CA from $300 (10 Rentals)

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Bridges at Florence
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridges at Florence

649 E Florence AveFresno, CA 93706
Senior Living
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Los Pinos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Pinos

103 N Fulton StFresno, CA 93701
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Van Ness Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Van Ness Flats

1822 Van Ness AveFresno, CA 93721
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Courtyard Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Studios

1102 E Divisadero StFresno, CA 93721

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Broadway Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Lofts

1625 Broadway StFresno, CA 93721

Chinatown, Fresno, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Fresno, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Palm Garden Apartments priced from $1,150. The Lede has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Fresno, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Garden ApartmentsOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
The LedePlan EStudio,1BA$1,225
Maple Grove1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,347

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.35 price per square foot ful2x2.5, 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath (1613 SF) -Small L/W Model at 0037ful in the in the Central Fresno neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Iron Bird Lofts 2 Bedroom Plan A Model at Iron Bird Lofts starting at $1,710 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the West Fresno 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.
0037fulful2x2.5, 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath (1613 SF) -Small L/W2BR,2.5BA$1.35
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 2 Bedroom Plan A2BR,1BA$1.61
2024 N Cedar Ave3-Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.63
Golden Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
Maple Grove1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.97
Palm Garden ApartmentsOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
The LedePlan EStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chinatown, Fresno, CA

Ranked #30

Among neighborhoods in Fresno, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Chinatown Neighborhood in Fresno, CA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment is $1,150 at Palm Garden Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chinatown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chinatown is starting from $1,350 at Palm Garden Apartments.

What is the most affordable Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Golden Gardens and starts from $1,695.

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