Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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7302 Corporate DrHouston, TX 77036
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El Paraiso
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Paraiso

7700 Corporate DrHouston, TX 77036
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Happy Homes Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Happy Homes Apartments

10110 Club Creek DrHouston, TX 77036
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Waterfall Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterfall Park

7502 Corporate DrHouston, TX 77036
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Century Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Century Apartments

9203 Bellaire BlvdHouston, TX 77036
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Beechnut Palms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Beechnut Palms

8910 Beechnut StHouston, TX 77036
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Whispering Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Oaks

10010 Greenfork DrHouston, TX 77036
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Legacy at Westchase
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy at Westchase

10070 Westpark DrHouston, TX 77042
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Sandspoint Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandspoint Cove

8600 Sands Point DrHouston, TX 77036
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Sebring
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sebring

9501 Beechnut StHouston, TX 77036
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Boca Springs
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boca Springs

3777 S GessnerHouston, TX 77063
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Bellaire Silk
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellaire Silk

7255 Corporate DrHouston, TX 77036
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The Lodge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lodge

7825 Corporate DrHouston, TX 77036
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SunBlossom Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SunBlossom Gardens

5900 Ranchester DrHouston, TX 77036

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Gia @ Westchase
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gia @ Westchase

10010 Westpark DrHouston, TX 77042
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Happy Village Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Happy Village Apartments

6301-6401 Ranchester DrHouston, TX 77036
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Chinatown, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Urban Palms Apartment Homes priced from $585. SunBlossom Mountain has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $670. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Palms Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$585
SunBlossom MountainA Studio 380sfStudio,1BA$670
Town Park ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$755
Artisan WestA11BR,1BA$772
The BroadmoorA11BR,1BA$775
Ashford Willow Falls1X1-B1BR,1BA$799
Vista on GessnerA1BR,1BA$950
Rock Springs Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$969
Parkgreen on GessnerB1BR,1BA$1,072
The Claridge Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.39 price per square foot C1 Model at Artisan West in the in the Sharpstown neighborhood starting from $1,638. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Park Square C-R Model at Town Park Townhomes starting at $1,900 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Sharpstown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Artisan WestC13BR,2BA$1.39
Town Park TownhomesPark Square C-R2BR,2.5BA$1.64
Town Park ApartmentsH2BR,2BA$1.24
One Town ParkB42BR,2BA$1.21
The Claridge Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.12
Urban Palms Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$1.11
Parkgreen on GessnerB1BR,1BA$1.43
The BroadmoorA11BR,1BA$1.10
Rock Springs Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Vista on GessnerD1BR,1BA$1.60

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Getting Around the Chinatown Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chinatown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chinatown is at SunBlossom Mountain listed at $670.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment is $585 at Urban Palms Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chinatown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chinatown is starting from $872 at Artisan West.

What is the most affordable Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ashford Willow Falls and starts from $1,399.

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