Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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7302 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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El Paraiso
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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7700 Corporate DrHouston, TX 77036
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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7502 Corporate DrHouston, 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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandspoint Cove

8600 Sands Point DrHouston, TX 77036
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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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Century Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Century Apartments

9203 Bellaire BlvdHouston, TX 77036
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Bellaire Silk
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellaire Silk

7255 Corporate DrHouston, TX 77036
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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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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 $600. Artisan West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $626. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Palms Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$600
Artisan WestA11BR,1BA$626
SunBlossom MountainA Studio 380sfStudio,1BA$636
The BroadmoorA11BR,1BA$675
Riveraine ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, TX

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.12 price per square foot C1 Model at Artisan West in the in the Sharpstown neighborhood starting from $1,319. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the I Model at Town Park Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Westchase 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$1.12
Town Park ApartmentsI3BR,2BA$1.28
One Town ParkB42BR,2BA$1.21
The BroadmoorA31BR,1BA$1.04
The Claridge Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.12
Ashford Willow Falls3X2-A3BR,2BA$1.49
Urban Palms Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$1.11
Rock Springs Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Vista on GessnerD1BR,1BA$1.60
SunBlossom MountainA Studio 380sfStudio ,1BA$1.67

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 $636.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment is $597 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 $849 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 Artisan West and starts from $1,319.

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