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Hillcastle Apartments
1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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1900 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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1100 Webster StOakland, CA 94607
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Lydian
238 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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Chinatown, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $2,396 | $1,245 | $3,552 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $1,600 | $7,000 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,281 | $2,796 | $7,750 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,173 | $3,145 | $8,182 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $1,332 | $1,755 |
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at Hillcastle Apartments priced from $1,200. La Peralta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| 1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,332 |
| The Alician Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Webster Eleven | SB w/ Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,813 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.74 price per square foot 404 Webster St Model at 404 Webster St, Unit 4 in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $3,545. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Carquinez Model at Allegro at Jack London Square starting at $3,075 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Laney 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 Webster St, Unit 4 | 404 Webster St | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Allegro at Jack London Square | Carquinez | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| Aqua Via Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.09 |
| Alice House | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| Jackson Courtyard | Unit C (2BD/2BA) | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| Fourth Street East | The Jackson Loft | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| 777 Broadway | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| Lydian | U1 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| The Landing at Jack London Square | Bay Breeze | Studio ,1BA | $3.67 |
| Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChinatown, Oakland, CA
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3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Chinatown Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
88 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chinatown is under $2,032.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is La Peralta which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $4,443.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chinatown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 74 regular apartments in Chinatown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chinatown?
Cheap apartments in Chinatown have an average cost of $966 which is $3,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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