Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $900 (15 Rentals)

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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 $673. Riveraine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Palms Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$673
Riveraine ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$680
Falls of Town ParkEff 350 sqftStudio,1BA$695
Ashford Willow Falls1X1-B1BR,1BA$729
Town Park ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, TX

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.30 price per square foot G Model at Parkgreen on Gessner in the in the Sharpstown neighborhood starting from $1,415. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the B1 Model at The Broadmoor starting at $1,199 with a $1.14 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.
Parkgreen on GessnerG3BR,2BA$1.30
The BroadmoorB12BR,2BA$1.14
One Town ParkB42BR,2BA$1.21
8330 Carvel Apartments2x1.5 C2BR,1.5BA$1.02
The Claridge Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.14
Town Park ApartmentsG2BR,1BA$1.28
Ashford Willow Falls2X1-C2BR,1BA$1.32
Rock Springs Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
SunBlossom Mountain1x1c 610sf1BR,1BA$1.40
Urban Palms Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.17

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 $675 to $2,100. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $945 to $3,750.

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 $945 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,773.

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