Average Rent in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA Rents

Chinatown rentals average $2,003 for a studio rental to $1,918 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,376, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $188 (-8.56%) year-over-year from $2,191 to $2,003. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $55 (2.38%) year-over-year from $2,324 to $2,379. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $181 (-6.34%) year-over-year from $2,856 to $2,675. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $205 (7.47%) year-over-year from $2,745 to $2,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,474 (-40.12%) year-over-year from $3,674 to $2,200. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 1.28% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.83% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 30.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$38.47	$2,003	$2,191 (-8.56%)	$2,183 (-8.22%)
1 BR	$38.31	$2,379	$2,324 (2.38%)	$2,495 (-4.66%)
2 BR	$37.79	$2,675	$2,856 (-6.34%)	$3,282 (-18.50%)
3 BR	$29.50	$2,950	$2,745 (7.47%)	$2,872 (2.72%)

Historical Rents in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near Chinatown

There are a total of 36 cities nearby Chinatown. The average rent in Chinatown is currently $3,848 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,223, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 per month.

Let's compare Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA is 13.90% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.74% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA are about 20.09% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 138.98% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 36 total cities near Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$1,950	$2,595	$2,495
Alhambra, CA	$1,650	$1,925	$2,650	$2,950
Glendale, CA	$1,673	$2,200	$2,995	$3,000
Monterey Park, CA	N/A	$1,995	$3,200	$3,300
Pasadena, CA	$1,857	$2,271	$3,300	$3,380
Burbank, CA	$2,073	$2,225	$3,250	$3,500
Los Angeles, CA	$1,749	$2,300	$3,400	$3,797
Culver City, CA	$2,588	$2,375	$3,500	$3,900
West Hollywood, CA	$2,075	$3,150	$6,448	$4,495
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,095	$3,498	$4,600	$7,995

Top Neighborhoods Near Chinatown

There are a total of 70 neighborhoods in or near Chinatown. Some of these neighborhoods include Westlake, MacArthur Park, and Pico Union. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 70 total neighborhoods in or near Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA is currently around $3,800 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Chinatown's average rent, which is only $2,376. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Chinatown, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,246 per month. Whereas, at $18,500 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Chinatown. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westlake, Los Angeles, CA	$1,241	$1,464	$2,719	$1,246
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,250	$1,823	$3,041	$1,450
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,375	$1,750	$2,450	$1,950
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,448	$1,995	$2,900	$2,111
Rampart Village, Los Angeles, CA	$1,250	$1,897	$2,745	$2,200
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,690	$1,700	$2,700	$2,200
Park Mesa Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$2,750	$1,800	$2,475	$2,300
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,950	$2,500	$2,350
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,288	$1,950	$2,688	$2,423
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$2,121	$2,424	$2,225	$2,424
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$1,691	$2,375	$2,500
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,490	$1,973	$2,985	$2,567
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,473	$1,995	$2,923	$2,772
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,196	$2,465	$3,200	$2,814
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,135	$2,784	$4,150	$2,850
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,598	$1,900	$2,983	$3,199
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,399	$2,300	$3,750	$3,350
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$3,447	$3,395	$3,369
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,930	$2,225	$2,975	$3,448
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$1,988	$2,848	$3,600
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,348	$2,155	$2,995	$3,800
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$1,995	$2,678	$3,950
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$2,073	$2,398	$3,600	$4,016
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA	$2,000	$2,395	$3,150	$4,200
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,875	$2,949	$4,188	$4,325
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,849	$2,354	$3,700	$4,500
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,650	$4,125	$4,673
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,638	$2,500	$4,073	$4,745
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA	$2,600	$2,650	$4,498	$4,923
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,574	$2,873	$3,425	$7,500

Top Counties Near Chinatown

There are a total of 3 counties located by Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA. Some of these counties include Los Angeles, CA, Ventura, CA, and Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,170. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. Its average rent per month is $3,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,950, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA is 4.72% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA is 0.88% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA is 19.81% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Los Angeles, CA	$1,733	$2,275	$3,205	$3,700
Ventura, CA	$2,098	$2,400	$3,000	$4,170
Orange, CA	$2,500	$2,600	$3,600	$4,950

Top Zipcodes Near Chinatown

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,445. A total of 5 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90057, Los Angeles, CA at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $22,975 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,748. That's at least $49 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA is $2,400 per month. Or in other words, $42 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,400 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90012, Los Angeles, CA	$2,171	$2,400	$3,200	$2,600
90013, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$2,478	$3,850	$2,400
90017, Los Angeles, CA	$1,910	$2,704	$2,995	$2,600
90026, Los Angeles, CA	$1,535	$2,493	$3,695	$3,445
90057, Los Angeles, CA	$1,298	$1,795	$2,200	$1,600
90015, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$2,750	$4,625	$2,975
90039, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$2,795	$3,995	$4,883
90006, Los Angeles, CA	$1,350	$1,750	$2,690	$2,043
90065, Los Angeles, CA	$1,595	$2,195	$3,895	$4,300
90007, Los Angeles, CA	$1,685	$1,725	$2,295	$2,425

Frequently Asked Questions - Chinatown Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,376. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,003 and an average price per square feet of $38.47. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Chinatown.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,379 and an average price per square feet of $38.31. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Chinatown.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,675 and an average price per square feet of $37.79. There are a total of 4 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Chinatown.

How have rent prices in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA is around $1,901/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.