Studio Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (53 Rentals)

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399 Fremont

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899 Pine St

124 Waverly Pl

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126 Waverly Pl
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Chinatown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chinatown Studio Apartments | $2,980 | $875 | $5,000 |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,794 | $2,200 | $5,259 |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,250 | $3,012 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,251 | $4,495 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Largest Available Chinatown Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Chinatown area of San Francisco, CA is found at NEMA and is listed at 906 square feet priced from $3,785. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
---|---|---|---|
NEMA | SW | 906 Sq Ft | $3,785 |
The Gateway | Studio | 684 Sq Ft | $2,951 |
665 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | 553 Sq Ft | $2,615 |
Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | 498 Sq Ft | $2,111 |
399 Fremont | E1C | 475 Sq Ft | $2,820 |
Hanover Soma West | S7 | 475 Sq Ft | $2,538 |
100 Van Ness | Duboce | 439 Sq Ft | $3,354 |
150 Van Ness | Studio A | 434 Sq Ft | $2,745 |
795 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | 343 Sq Ft | $2,635 |
Cheapest Available Chinatown Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Chinatown of San Francisco, CA is the Studio 1 Bath Model starting from $2,095 at 835 Pine. The average price for all Studio apartments in Chinatown is currently $2,980. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
---|---|---|
835 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | $2,095 |
Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | $2,111 |
Hanover Soma West | S6 | $2,524 |
665 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | $2,615 |
795 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | $2,635 |
150 Van Ness | Studio A | $2,745 |
399 Fremont | E1B | $2,784 |
The Gateway | Studio | $2,951 |
NEMA | SA2 | $3,181 |
100 Van Ness | Duboce | $3,354 |
Getting Around the Chinatown Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
100 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Chinatown Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Chinatown with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Chinatown is at 835 Pine listed at $2,095.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Chinatown Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Chinatown is $2,980.
What is the largest available Studio Chinatown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chinatown is a 906 square feet unit starting from $3,785 at NEMA.
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