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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (25 Rentals)
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Uncle Bob's Place
417 8th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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Beacon Pacific Village Apartments
1229 Golf Dr SSeattle, WA 98144
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Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments
120 6th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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Hilite
622 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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1101 Sturgus Ave S, Unit Cottage
1101 Sturgus Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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BEAM
1029 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98104
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Anthem on 12th
103 12th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Thai Binh Apartments
913 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98104
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Origin 206
206 5th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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Metropolitan Park
601 S Washington StSeattle, WA 98104
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Muir
718 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98114
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Mason & Main
209 12th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Icon Apartments
400 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98104
125 Boren Ave S
SeattleWA98144
450 South Main St
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Swell
821 S Washington StSeattle, WA 98104
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Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Seattle, WA and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Sharon Stallings
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Chinatown, Seattle, WA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,888 | $790 | $3,095 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,747 | $985 | $9,325 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,722 | $1,299 | $10,000+ |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,169 | $1,859 | $10,000+ |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $2,031 | $2,468 |
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Apartments priced from $675. Louisa Hotel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alps Apartments | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Louisa Hotel | MFTE Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Addison on Fourth Residential | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Uncle Bob's Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments | A07 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, WA
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.21 price per square foot C1 Model at Beacon Pacific Village Apartments in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $1,630. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the A07 Model at Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Pacific Village Apartments | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments | A07 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Icon Apartments | THE ELLIOTT | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Uncle Bob's Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
| Thai Binh Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Muir | Open One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Origin 206 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
| Louisa Hotel | Studio Apartments | Studio ,1BA | $2.58 |
| BEAM | Studio MFTE | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
| Hilite | SEDU | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
Getting Around the Chinatown Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
98 / 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 Cheap Chinatown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chinatown is under $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Alps Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $5,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 11 regular apartments in 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 Chinatown?
Cheap apartments in Chinatown have an average cost of $694 which is $5,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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