
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (23 Rentals)
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The Metropolitan

One City

FOUND Residences | Philadelphia

1010 Race St

1019 Arch St

The Hannah

THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY

Lotus

416 Vine St

111 N 9th St

1010 Arch St
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 | $1,799 | $1,199 | $2,896 |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $1,500 | $4,600 |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,991 | $1,650 | $5,274 |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,248 | $1,650 | $3,408 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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. The Metropolitan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. 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 |
The Metropolitan | STUDIOS2 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
The Keystone Apartments | Elevate Your Everyday | Studio,1BA | $1,411 |
One City | Residence - A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,442 |
FOUND Residences | Philadelphia | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, PA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.08 price per square foot Beautiful Two Bedroom Model at The Keystone Apartments in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,526. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Two Bedroom B2B Model at 322 on North Broad starting at $2,938 with a $2.77 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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The Keystone Apartments | Beautiful Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
322 on North Broad | Two Bedroom B2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
127 N 4th St, Unit 403 | 127 N 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Four Forty North Front LLC | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.59 |
Packard Building | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Goldtex | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $3.03 |
The Metropolitan | 1BRB | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
The Crane Chinatown | 08 Unit | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
FOUND Residences | Philadelphia | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
The Block | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
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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 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 $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is The Metropolitan which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $3,408.
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 11 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 $120 which is $3,288 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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