
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,100 (27 Rentals)
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900 College St.

Sentral DTLA

Blossom Plaza

200 Mesnager St

Da Vinci

La Plaza Village

The Orsini

830 Bartlett St.

Ferrante
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Skyline Terrace

Inspire Echo Park

Park East

829 N Bunker Hill Ave.

TENTEN Downtown

Park Fifth

TENTEN WILSHIRE

LLEWELLYN

Alloy
Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA 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 Studio Apartments | $2,964 | $1,159 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,512 | $1,159 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,065 | $2,373 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,157 | $3,709 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,072 | $4,290 | $7,398 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Grand Plaza Senior priced from $1,159. 900 College St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grand Plaza Senior | Studio 450sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
900 College St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Blossom Plaza | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,851 |
Sentral DTLA | S5 755 | Studio,1BA | $1,904 |
Da Vinci | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,929 |
La Plaza Village | S1a | Studio,1BA | $1,931 |
830 Bartlett St. | 1 BD x 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Skyline Terrace | Capri | 1BR,1BA | $2,089 |
The Orsini | 1 Bed 1 Bath plan H 725-735 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $2,119 |
Inspire Echo Park | 0A - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,271 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.66 price per square foot C3- Penthouse 732 Model at Sentral DTLA in the in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $6,137. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 917 N Beaudry Ave Model at 917 N Beaudry Ave starting at $4,290 with a $2.68 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sentral DTLA | C3- Penthouse 732 | 3BR,2BA | $3.66 |
917 N Beaudry Ave | 917 N Beaudry Ave | 4BR,3BA | $2.68 |
a813 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
701 N. Hill Pl. | 2BD x 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Grand Plaza Senior | 2x2 800sf | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
Ferrante | H | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
Skyline Terrace | Capri | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
The Orsini | 1 Bed 1 Bath 647 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
Da Vinci | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.04 |
900 College St. | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
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
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.
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 Grand Plaza Senior listed at $1,159.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment is $1,159 at Grand Plaza Senior.
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 $2,275 at a813.
What is the most affordable Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Da Vinci and starts from $3,709.
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