Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (12 Rentals)

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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 $618. Town Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $742. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Palms Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$618
Town Park ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$742
Ashford Willow Falls1X1-A1BR,1BA$749
SunBlossom MountainA Studio 380sfStudio,1BA$766
Artisan WestA11BR,1BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, TX

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.69 price per square foot Park Square C-C Model at Town Park Townhomes in the in the Sharpstown neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the B1 Model at The Broadmoor starting at $1,125 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Alief 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.
Town Park TownhomesPark Square C-C2BR,2.5BA$1.69
The BroadmoorB12BR,2BA$1.07
Town Park ApartmentsH2BR,2BA$1.32
Urban Palms Apartment HomesB22BR,2BA$1.13
The Claridge Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.12
Ashford Willow Falls2X1-B-L2BR,1BA$1.43
Rock Springs Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Vista on GessnerD1BR,1BA$1.49
Artisan WestA11BR,1BA$1.38
Parkgreen on GessnerAStudio ,1BA$1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, TX with pricing that ranges from $672 to $3,543. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $800 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chinatown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chinatown ranges from $800 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,657.

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