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Chinatown, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Modern Rich Apartments priced from $649. Morrison Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$649
Morrison Park ApartmentsStudio - 50%Studio,1BA$800
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Tiller TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Stadium StationStudio BStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, OR

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.18 price per square foot 3 Bed 3.5 Bath F Model at 140 Sacramento Townhomes in the in the Northeast Portland neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Gallery Park Apartments starting at $1,799 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland 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.
140 Sacramento Townhomes3 Bed 3.5 Bath F3BR,3.5BA$2.18
Gallery Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.50
Goose Hollow PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
Goose Hollow TowerTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.04
Hidwell Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
Pine Cone Apartments1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.79
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.24
Stadium StationStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.25
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 457 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, OR with pricing that ranges from $649 to $26,948. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,095 to $3,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chinatown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chinatown ranges from $1,095 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,554.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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