Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,100 (23 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Chinatown area of Los Angeles.

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900 College St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

900 College St.

900 W College StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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a813
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

a813

813 Alpine StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Bunker Heights Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bunker Heights Apartments

849 N Bunker Hill AveLos Angeles, CA 90012
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720 Bartlett St
2 Bedroom Apartments

720 Bartlett St

720 Bartlett StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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830 Centennial St
2 Bedroom Apartments

830 Centennial St

830 Centennial StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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433 Cottage Home St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

433 Cottage Home St

433 Cottage Home StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Grand Plaza Senior Apartments priced from $1,122. a813 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand Plaza Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,122
a8131BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,745
La Plaza VillageS1aStudio,1BA$1,819
The OrsiniStudio 1 Bath 479 Sq. Ft.Studio,1BA$1,899
Da VinciA1Studio,1BA$1,959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.87 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at a813 in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 2BD x 1BA Model at 701 N. Hill Pl. starting at $2,495 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the City West 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.
a8132BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.87
701 N. Hill Pl.2BD x 1BA2BR,1BA$2.90
Hillside Villa ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.25
920 Everett St.3BD x 1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$3.74
Skyline TerraceCapri1BR,1BA$3.37
Sentral DTLAS4 732Studio ,1BA$3.84
Blossom PlazaA011BR,1BA$3.67
The OrsiniStudio 1 Bath 479 Sq. Ft.Studio ,1BA$3.96
Da VinciA1Studio ,1BA$4.10
Grand Plaza Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.11

Getting Around the Chinatown Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

88 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chinatown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chinatown is at La Plaza Village listed at $1,819.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment is $1,179 at Grand Plaza Senior 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 $2,245 at a813.

What is the most affordable Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 920 Everett St. and starts from $2,995.

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