Average rent in Chinatown, Manhattan
Scroll for high-end rents and listing counts →
| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,070 | $2,725 | $3,764 | 18 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,624 | $3,275 | $4,395 | 44 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,000 | $4,400 | $5,900 | 57 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $5,995 | $7,495 | $7,995 | 26 |
Apartments for rent in Chinatown
The newest listings in Chinatown from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Dishwasher
- Elevator
- Air conditioning
- Laundry in building
- In-unit laundry
- Private outdoor space
- Doorman
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 147 of 150 geocoded listings. These are the most commonly nearby weekday routes, based on each listing’s nearest station. Straight-line distance does not measure walking access.
- J route
- Z route
- F route
- B route
- D route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 1, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
1 indexable building pages have a listing address matched to the DHCR building registry. A building match does not confirm the status of any apartment in it.
Based on Leaseswap listings tracked during the last 6 months. Feature shares count explicit affirmative reports over all tracked listings; a missing detail is unknown, not a negative. Apartment size is based on listings that report square footage. Updated October 1, 2026.
Chinatown’s older residential blocks include tenement buildings, many with storefronts or other commercial uses at street level. A city environmental review for a site within the Chinatown and Little Italy historic district describes the district’s dominant building type as mid-nineteenth- through early-twentieth-century tenements, often built to the lot line without front yards. The report also documents six-story examples on Mott Street. Those statements concern the mapped historic district and its study area, not every building marketed as Chinatown.
For an apartment search, check whether the home is above a storefront and whether its entrance is separate from the business. Request the actual floor plan and inspect window exposure, ventilation, bedroom light, room dimensions, kitchen and bath condition, and storage. Ask about stairs or elevator, shared hallways, laundry, packages, and included appliances. Visit the building and note activity immediately below the windows; the facade and neighborhood label do not tell you how the specific unit is arranged or maintained.
The cited historic district extends beyond a single neighborhood label and includes properties in neighboring areas. Use the official boundary map and exact address if the listing mentions historic status. Designation relates to specific buildings and preservation review, not an apartment’s interior condition, services, or legal use. If an apartment is in an older building, ask for current information about repairs, windows, heating and cooling, and any work planned for shared areas.
Chinatown has active commercial streets as well as residential blocks. Walk the route from the exact entrance to the places you expect to visit, and observe the frontage at the times you expect to be home. For units above retail, ask how deliveries are handled and whether the apartment entrance is independent. Compare homes by address and building, not just by the neighborhood tag. The city’s environmental review provides useful context about older building forms, while a floor plan, direct inspection, and written lease details answer the practical questions about a particular apartment.
Sources: NYC Department of City Planning, Haven Green EAS historic resources, NYC Zoning Resolution, Special Little Italy District, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Manhattan district maps
A one-bedroom apartment in Chinatown is 34% below the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- What housing form is common in the Chinatown historic district?
- A city environmental review describes tenements as the predominant building type in the mapped Chinatown and Little Italy historic district, with some mixed residential and commercial buildings. Check the precise address because the district spans a larger area.
- What should I check in a Chinatown apartment above a shop?
- Confirm whether there is a separate entrance, inspect windows and ventilation, and ask how deliveries and shared spaces work. Visit the unit and check for noise or activity from the ground-floor use.
- Which apartment features are reported in Chinatown?
- Across Chinatown's 150 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Dishwasher was reported in 71 of 150 tracked listings (47%). Elevator was reported in 58 of 150 tracked listings (39%). Air conditioning was reported in 52 of 150 tracked listings (35%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Chinatown?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 147 of 150 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are J, Z, F, B, D. This is geographic proximity, not a walking-access or current-service guarantee. Source: MTA Subway Stations dataset.
- What is the median rent for a studio apartment in Chinatown?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Chinatown, Manhattan is $2,725 per month, based on 18 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 28% below the Manhattan median of $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Chinatown?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Chinatown, Manhattan is $3,275 per month, based on 44 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 34% below the Manhattan median of $4,985 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Chinatown?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Chinatown, Manhattan is $4,400 per month, based on 57 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 27% below the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Chinatown?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Chinatown, Manhattan is $7,495 per month, based on 26 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 2% below the Manhattan median of $7,636 for the same apartment size.
- How do I find apartments in Chinatown?
- Set up a Leaseswap alert for Chinatown with your budget. We monitor new listings across major platforms and notify you within minutes when a matching apartment is posted.
Get alerts for Chinatown.
Prices move fast in Chinatown. Get notified within minutes when a new listing matches your budget.
Create a free alert