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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (18 Rentals)
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Hillcastle Apartments
1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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La Peralta
184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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from $1,345Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.
1505 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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from $1,635Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1900 Broadway
1900 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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Residences at Lake Merritt
1940 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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Lydian
238 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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Webster Eleven
1100 Webster StOakland, CA 94607
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The Lark
269 24th 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 | $2,203 | $825 | $4,108 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,886 | $1,600 | $4,837 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,100 | $1,795 | $6,893 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,265 | $3,145 | $7,392 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $1,635 | $2,215 |
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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 |
| Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| Modera Jack London Square | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
| The Alician Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, CA
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.80 price per square foot B4 Model at Aqua Via Apartments in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $3,722. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Golden Gate Model at Allegro at Jack London Square starting at $2,235 with a $2.83 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. |
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| Aqua Via Apartments | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Allegro at Jack London Square | Golden Gate | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Fourth Street East | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Alice House | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 777 Broadway | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Jackson Courtyard | Unit H (1BD/1BA) | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Lydian | U1 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1A | Studio ,1BA | $3.67 |
| Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChinatown, Oakland, CA
Ranked #24
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- 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 $1,907.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Regent Darien Apartments LLC. which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $4,559.
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 5,998 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 $1,086 which is $3,473 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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