
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (22 Rentals)
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One City

The Metropolitan

Goldtex

901-3 Arch St

FOUND Residences | Philadelphia

The Hannah

THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY

111 N 9th St

The Ludlow
Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA 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 | $1,768 | $1,199 | $2,744 |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $1,500 | $3,833 |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,047 | $1,650 | $5,145 |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,399 | $1,500 | $3,898 |
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at The Block priced from $1,199. One City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,237. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Block | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
One City | Residence - A8 | Studio,1BA | $1,237 |
The Metropolitan | STUDIOS2 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Goldtex | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,429 |
FOUND Residences | Philadelphia | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, PA
As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.50 price per square foot 153 N 9th St Model at 153 N 9th St, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 146 N 10th St Model at 146 N 10th St starting at $2,200 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Poplar 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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153 N 9th St, Unit 2nd floor | 153 N 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
146 N 10th St | 146 N 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
1229 Wood St, Unit 1 | 1229 Wood St | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Packard Building | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
The Commonwealth | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
The Crane Chinatown | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
322 on North Broad | Studio E1B | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
The Metropolitan | 1BRB | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Goldtex | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
FOUND Residences | Philadelphia | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
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Getting Around the Chinatown Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chinatown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chinatown is at The Block listed at $1,199.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment is $1,500 at The Metropolitan.
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 $1,650 at FOUND Residences | Philadelphia.
What is the most affordable Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,500.
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