Cheap Homes for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (11 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Chinatown area of Houston.

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10051 Westpark Dr, Unit 261

10051 Westpark Dr
HoustonTX77042
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10053 Westpark Dr, Unit 289

10053 Westpark Dr
HoustonTX77042

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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 $612. Town Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $669. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Palms Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$612
Town Park ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$669
Riveraine ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$680
Falls of Town ParkEff 350 sqftStudio,1BA$695
Ashford Willow Falls1X1-A1BR,1BA$719

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, TX

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.35 price per square foot C1 Model at Artisan West in the in the Sharpstown neighborhood starting from $1,582. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the B1 Model at The Broadmoor starting at $1,189 with a $1.13 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.
Artisan WestC13BR,2BA$1.35
The BroadmoorB12BR,2BA$1.13
Town Park ApartmentsH2BR,2BA$1.42
Parkgreen on GessnerD2BR,1BA$1.12
8330 Carvel Apartments2x1.5 C2BR,1.5BA$1.02
The Claridge Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.18
Urban Palms Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$1.17
One Town ParkA41BR,1BA$1.39
Ashford Willow Falls2X1-C2BR,1BA$1.32
Rock Springs Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 68 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, TX with pricing that ranges from $314 to $2,000. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $745 to $3,000.

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 $745 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,935.

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