Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Chinatown, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Chinatown

$5,047/mo

increased by94%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chinatown is $5,047 per month as of October 2026. This is 166% above the national average rent, or $3,147 more per month.

$19.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chinatown

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chinatown rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Chinatown, New York, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Chinatown, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Chinatown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 94% 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 $5,562, whereas a house costs $6,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Chinatown run $4,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,175.

Listings

Studio

$4,695

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$4,500

23%

33%

2 bedroom

$6,500

No Change

45%

3 bedroom

$7,800

No Change

315%

4 bedroom

$8,795

No Change

55%

Studio

Average rent

$4,695

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last year

45%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,800

Last year

315%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,795

Last year

55%

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

Median rent price$5,047
increased by166%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,285
increased by231%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chinatown, New York, NY is 20% lower than the median rent in Bowery, New York, NY.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bowery

$6,285

increased by5%
Last year
Brooklyn Heights

$5,390

increased by22%
Last year
Downtown Brooklyn

$4,619

increased by3%
Last year
Flatiron District

$6,600

increased by6%
Last year
Stuyvesant Town Peter Cooper Village

$6,398

decreased by4%
Last year
Tribeca

$7,500

increased by12%
Last year

Discover rentals in Chinatown, New York, NY

7 Chatham Sq #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chinatown house for rent in New York

Rental, New York, NY

7 Chatham Sq #202, New York, NY 10038

Studio

0 baths

$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
128 Mott St #505 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chinatown condo for rent in New York

Rental, New York, NY

128 Mott St #505, New York, NY 10013

Studio

0 baths

$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
14 Orchard St #3E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chinatown apartment for rent in New York

Residential, New York, NY

14 Orchard St #3E, New York, NY 10002

1 bed

1 bath

$3,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
13 Essex St #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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13 Essex St #18, New York, NY 10002

2 beds

1 bath

$3,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $5,047 per month as of October 24, 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 94% since last year.

How does Chinatown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chinatown is 166% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,147 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 $202,000/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).

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