
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (36 Rentals)
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One City

The Metropolitan

The Hannah

THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY

FOUND Residences | Philadelphia

1010 Race St

1019 Arch St

416 Vine St

111 N 9th St

127 N 4th St, Unit 101

Lotus

The Ludlow

322 on North Broad

The Katharine

The Commonwealth

Packard Building

1300-6 Chestnut 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 | $1,807 | $1,199 | $3,502 |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $1,500 | $5,094 |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,955 | $1,650 | $6,000 |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,120 | $2,450 | $3,408 |
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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 at SoNo 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 at SoNo | 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 - A8.A | Studio,1BA | $1,432 |
The Hannah | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,490 |
THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY | S Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,498 |
The View at Old City | Swanson Large | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
FOUND Residences | Philadelphia | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
The Crane Chinatown | Unit 10 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, PA
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.17 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Keystone Apartments in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,125. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the One Bedroom A Model at Goldtex starting at $1,893 with a $2.52 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 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Goldtex | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
127 N 4th St, Unit 101 | 127 N 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Four Forty North Front LLC | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.59 |
1229 Wood St, Unit 1 | 1229 Wood St | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Packard Building | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
The Metropolitan | 1BRB | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
FOUND Residences | Philadelphia | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
The View at Old City | Swanson Large | Studio ,1BA | $3.07 |
The Block at SoNo | 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
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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 at SoNo 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 The Katharine and starts from $2,450.
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