
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Chinatown area of Houston.


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Houston House

NHH Gray

EaDo Lofts

2503 Delano St

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3404 Austin St, Unit Church Garage Apt, Unit Church Garage Apt

1617 Fannin St, Unit 161-6

3311 Crawford St

1711 Caroline

2301 Burkett St
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MAA Midtown Square

NHH Ennis

Marquis Enclave

City View Lofts

Circuit

Canal Street Flats

CO/OP Eado

Hadley Midtown

Skyline at Midtown

2222 Smith
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The Mill Residences

Block 334 Apartments

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The Rice

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Midtown on the Rail

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Broadstone EADO

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Eighteen25 Downtown

500 Crawford Apartments

1509 Holman St

Ely at the Ballpark

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SoDo - Houston North Tower
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2111 Austin Apartments

The Hamilton

Caroline Lofts

1810 Main Apartments

1711 Caroline St, Unit 317

5454 State St

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1414 Texas Downtown

Aris Market Square

1711 Caroline St, Unit 205

1711 Caroline St, Unit 213
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Sabine Street Lofts

1711 Caroline St, Unit 335

1711 Caroline St, Unit 104

1711 Caroline St, Unit 311

Zion Village

Bastrop Plaza Apartments

1624 Holman

2627 Hutchins St

Camden Travis Street

2118 Webster St
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Old Chinatown, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,513 | $919 | $2,443 |
| Old Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $812 | $5,376 |
| Old Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,918 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| Old Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,679 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Old Chinatown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Chinatown area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Houston House priced from $812. NHH Gray has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $868. Here are the most affordable Old Chinatown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston House | The Pease AFF | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
| NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| EaDo Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $892 |
| NHH Ennis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| MAA Midtown Square | Studio 0x1 483-890 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| Canal Street Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| CO/OP Eado | Minimalist (60) | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Marquis Enclave | 0B | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Circuit | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 2222 Smith | 2222 SMITH - B | 1BR,1BA | $1,283 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Chinatown, TX
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Chinatown area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2413 Emancipation Ave Model at 2413 Emancipation Ave, Unit A in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Old Chinatown apartment is the 1D Model at Marquis Enclave starting at $1,613 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Midtown Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2413 Emancipation Ave, Unit A | 2413 Emancipation Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Marquis Enclave | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 2222 Smith | 2222 SMITH - B | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| EaDo Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 500 Crawford Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Skyline at Midtown | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Canal Street Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| NHH Ennis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Circuit | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Chinatown, Houston, TX
Ranked #29
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Chinatown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Chinatown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Chinatown is under $1,283.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Old Chinatown is Houston House which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in Old Chinatown costs $4,852.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Chinatown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 209 regular apartments in Old Chinatown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old Chinatown?
Cheap apartments in Old Chinatown have an average cost of $234 which is $4,618 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Chinatown.
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