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

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200 Mesnager St

Los AngelesCA90012

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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849 N Bunker Hill AveLos Angeles, CA 90012
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813 Alpine StLos 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand Plaza SeniorStudio 450sf1BR,1BA$1,159
900 College St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Blossom PlazaS01Studio,1BA$1,851
Sentral DTLAS5 755Studio,1BA$1,904
Da VinciA1Studio,1BA$1,929
La Plaza VillageS1aStudio,1BA$1,931
830 Bartlett St.1 BD x 1BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Skyline TerraceCapri1BR,1BA$2,089
The Orsini1 Bed 1 Bath plan H 725-735 Sq. Ft.1BR,1BA$2,119
Inspire Echo Park0A - StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sentral DTLAC3- Penthouse 7323BR,2BA$3.66
917 N Beaudry Ave917 N Beaudry Ave4BR,3BA$2.68
a8132BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.90
701 N. Hill Pl.2BD x 1BA2BR,1BA$2.90
Grand Plaza Senior2x2 800sf2BR,2BA$2.97
FerranteH1BR,1BA$3.99
Skyline TerraceCapri1BR,1BA$3.20
The Orsini1 Bed 1 Bath 647 Sq. Ft.1BR,1BA$3.34
Da VinciA1Studio ,1BA$4.04
900 College St.StudioStudio ,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

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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