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

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1019 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 416 Vine St

416 Vine St

PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 111 N 9th St

111 N 9th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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Adelphia House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adelphia House

1229-1235 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Annex 1201
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annex 1201

1201 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1231-1235 Race St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1231-1235 Race St

1231-1235 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1016-1018 Cherry St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1016-1018 Cherry St

1016-1018 Cherry StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1027 Ridge Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1027 Ridge Avenue

1027 Ridge AvePhiladelphia, PA 19123
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1300 Chestnut Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1300 Chestnut Street

1300-1306 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Wood Suites
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wood Suites

1030 Wood StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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401 Race St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

401 Race St

401 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1222 Arch Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1222 Arch Street

1222-1226 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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427 Vine Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

427 Vine Street

427 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1031 Spring St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1031 Spring St

1031 Spring StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Liberty Nexus
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Nexus

1025 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107

Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Block at SoNoStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
The MetropolitanSTUDIOS2Studio,1BA$1,350
The Keystone ApartmentsElevate Your EverydayStudio,1BA$1,411
One CityResidence - A8.AStudio,1BA$1,432
The HannahS1Studio,1BA$1,490
THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITYS StudioStudio,1BA$1,498
The View at Old CitySwanson LargeStudio,1BA$1,499
FOUND Residences | PhiladelphiaStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,500
The Crane ChinatownUnit 10Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Keystone Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.17
GoldtexOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.52
127 N 4th St, Unit 101127 N 4th St1BR,1BA$2.18
Four Forty North Front LLC1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.59
1229 Wood St, Unit 11229 Wood St1BR,1BA$2.23
Packard Building1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$2.96
The Metropolitan1BRB1BR,1BA$2.80
FOUND Residences | PhiladelphiaStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$3.00
The View at Old CitySwanson LargeStudio ,1BA$3.07
The Block at SoNoStudioStudio ,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

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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