Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (12 Rentals)

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1829 NW LOVEJOY

PortlandOR97209

Chinatown

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Portland by our Portland, OR Local Expert Chad Deitchley. See how it ranks!

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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
Washington Plaza Apartmentss2fl 305Studio,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, OR

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.50 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Gallery Park Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 2B1B Model at The Cornerstone Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Cully 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.
Gallery Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.50
The Cornerstone Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$2.02
Goose Hollow PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
Imperial Arms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.97
1415 SW Alder St, Unit 7171415 SW Alder St1BR,1BA$1.88
Hidwell Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.82
Whitney GrayStudio CStudio ,1BA$2.12
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.79
The Yards at Union StationSTUDIO BStudio ,1BA$2.13
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 453 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, OR with pricing that ranges from $649 to $26,948. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $925 to $5,500.

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 $925 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,404.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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