Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (10 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 Studio unit found at SunBlossom Mountain priced from $681. Urban Palms Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $707. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SunBlossom MountainA Studio 380sfStudio,1BA$681
Urban Palms Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$707
Riveraine ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, TX

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $1.21 price per square foot B4 Model at One Town Park in the in the Alief neighborhood starting from $1,228. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 2X1 Model at The Claridge Apartments starting at $1,075 with a $1.12 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.
One Town ParkB42BR,2BA$1.21
The Claridge Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.12
Artisan WestB12BR,1BA$1.35
Town Park ApartmentsD1BR,1BA$1.25
Ashford Willow Falls2X1-C2BR,1BA$1.32
Parkgreen on GessnerB1BR,1BA$1.45
The BroadmoorA11BR,1BA$1.19
Rock Springs Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Riveraine ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.18
Urban Palms Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 70 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, TX with pricing that ranges from $681 to $2,100. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $850 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 $850 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,686.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chinatown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chinatown range from $1,154 to $1,716, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

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