
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (320 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Old Town Chinatown area of Portland.


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Little King
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Old Town Chinatown, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town Chinatown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old Town Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,479 | $649 | $6,438 |
Old Town Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $685 | $10,000+ |
Old Town Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,896 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Old Town Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,475 | $1,773 | $10,000+ |
Old Town Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Available Old Town Chinatown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town Chinatown area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Modern Rich Apartments priced from $649. Zeal Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Old Town Chinatown apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Modern Rich Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $649 |
Zeal Lofts | S - Standard 2 | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Morrison Park Apartments | Studio - 50% | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Margaret Carter Plaza | One Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit | 1BR,1BA | $848 |
The Village Coliving Community | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Maya Angelou | 2 Bedroon 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $878 |
Katherine Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Tiller Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Stadium Station | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Chinatown, OR
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town Chinatown area is the $1.66 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Marquam Heights in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,330. The second greatest value Old Town 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 Old Town Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Marquam Heights | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Gallery Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Downtown Living Starts At Lair Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Uptown Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Hidwell Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Westfal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Margaret Carter Plaza | One Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
L Roy Gardens | One Bedroom One Bathroom HUD Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Maya Angelou | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Town Chinatown, Portland, OR
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Getting Around the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
99 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
94 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Chinatown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Town Chinatown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town Chinatown is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town Chinatown is Margaret Carter Plaza which is listed at $848, while the average apartment in Old Town Chinatown costs $4,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town 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 127 regular apartments in Old Town 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 Old Town Chinatown?
Cheap apartments in Old Town Chinatown have an average cost of $121 which is $4,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town Chinatown.
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