Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (65 Rentals)

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3448 Coyle StHouston, TX 77003
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Old Chinatown, Houston, TX Local Guide

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 NHH Gray priced from $846. MAA Midtown Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Old Chinatown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$846
MAA Midtown SquareStudio 0x1 483-890 SFStudio,1BA$925
Houston HouseThe LeelandStudio,1BA$1,023
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,060
CircuitE1Studio,1BA$1,066
Midtown on the RailA11BR,1BA$1,213
SoDo - Houston North TowerS1Studio,1BA$1,221
2603 Milam St1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,295
The RiceS1AStudio,1BA$1,342
Sabine Street LoftsA1 - Affordable 11BR,1BA$1,364

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Chinatown, TX

As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Chinatown area is the $1.96 price per square foot B5 Model at 500 Crawford Apartments in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $2,490. The second greatest value Old Chinatown apartment is the 1bd/1ba Model at 2603 Milam St starting at $1,295 with a $1.62 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
500 Crawford ApartmentsB52BR,2BA$1.96
2603 Milam St1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.62
The HamiltonA61BR,1BA$2.10
Canal Street FlatsA31BR,1BA$1.62
SoDo - Houston North TowerA41BR,1BA$2.17
Block 334 ApartmentsA91BR,1BA$2.08
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
CircuitA21BR,1BA$1.96
MAA Midtown SquareStudio 0x1 483-890 SFStudio ,1BA$1.53
Houston HouseThe LeelandStudio ,1BA$2.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Chinatown, Houston, TX

Ranked #51

Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Houston, TX. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Old Chinatown Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Chinatown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Chinatown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Chinatown is at MAA Midtown Square listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Chinatown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Chinatown Apartment is $846 at NHH Gray.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Chinatown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Chinatown is starting from $1,014 at NHH Gray.

What is the most affordable Old Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canal Street Flats and starts from $1,724.

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