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Last updated on July 28, 2026
Average rent in
Chinatown, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chinatown
$3,897/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Chinatown is $3,897 per month as of July 2026. This is 102% above the national average rent, or $1,967 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chinatown
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chinatown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chinatown, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Chinatown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Chinatown, New York, NY
Rent prices in Chinatown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chinatown is $5,250, whereas a house costs $7,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Chinatown run $3,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,574 | No Change | 60% | |
1 bedroom | $4,250 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $6,000 |  3% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $8,295 | 1% | 180% | |
4 bedroom | $8,795 | 2% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bowery | $6,254 | |
Brooklyn Heights | $5,185 | |
Downtown Brooklyn | $4,608 | |
Flatiron District | $6,900 | |
Stuyvesant Town Peter Cooper Village | $6,495 | |
Tribeca | $7,025 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $6,098 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $7,150 | 39% | - | |
Rooms | $2,060 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,574
Last year
60%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$8,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
180%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,795
Last 30 days
2%
Bowery
Average rent
$6,254
Brooklyn Heights
Average rent
$5,185
Downtown Brooklyn
Average rent
$4,608
Flatiron District
Average rent
$6,900
Stuyvesant Town Peter Cooper Village
Average rent
$6,495
Tribeca
Average rent
$7,025
Apartments
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$6,098
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$7,150
Last 30 days
39%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,060
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chinatown, New York, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Chinatown, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Chinatown and Bowery by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chinatown
102%higher than the national median
224%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chinatown, New York, NY is 38% lower than the median rent in Bowery, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,550
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$7,195
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$5,625
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5d+ ago
Chinatown apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$5,500
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5d+ ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$4,595
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$5,625
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,195
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5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Condo for rent
3d ago
Chinatown apartment for rent in New York
7 Eldridge St #1, New York, NY 10002
3 beds
1 bath
$8,375
$6,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
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Frequently asked questions for Chinatown, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Chinatown rental market.
How much is rent in Chinatown?
The average rent in Chinatown is $3,897 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chinatown?
Average rent prices in Chinatown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Chinatown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chinatown is 102% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,967 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chinatown?
To comfortably afford rent in Chinatown, you'd need to earn approximately $156,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).