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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (63 Rentals)
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Houston House
1617 Fannin StHouston, TX 77002
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NHH Gray
2604 Gray StHouston, TX 77003
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3448 Coyle StHouston, TX 77003
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1617 Fannin StHouston, TX 77002
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MAA Midtown Square
316 W Gray StHouston, TX 77019
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1711 Caroline
1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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Circuit
2424 Capitol StHouston, TX 77003
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Marquis Enclave
301 St Joseph PkyHouston, TX 77002
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NHH Ennis
1887 Ennis StHouston, TX 77003
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2222 Smith
2222 Smith StHouston, TX 77002
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Hadley Midtown
2303 Louisiana StHouston, TX 77006
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CO/OP Eado
3122 Leeland StHouston, TX 77003
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Skyline at Midtown
707 Saulnier StHouston, TX 77019
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Drewery Place
2850 Fannin StHouston, TX 77002
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Canal Street Flats
2104 Canal StHouston, TX 77003
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Midtown on the Rail
2310 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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The Mill Residences
2315 Navigation BlvdHouston, TX 77003
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Broadstone EADO
2425 Bell StHouston, TX 77003
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500 Crawford Apartments
500 Crawford StHouston, TX 77002
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Eighteen25 Downtown
1825 San Jacinto StHouston, TX 77002
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The Rice
909 Texas AveHouston, TX 77002
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Ely at the Ballpark
10 N Crawford StHouston, TX 77002
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City View Lofts
15 Chenevert StHouston, TX 77002
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1810 Main Apartments
1810 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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2111 Austin Apartments
2111 Austin StHouston, TX 77002
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The Hamilton
1800 St Joseph PkyHouston, TX 77003
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SoDo - Houston North Tower
1625 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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Caroline Lofts
2515 Caroline StHouston, TX 77004
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Brava
414 Milam StHouston, TX 77002
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1414 Texas Downtown
1414 Texas AveHouston, TX 77002
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Sabine Street Lofts
150 Sabine StHouston, TX 77007
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1711 Caroline St
1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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Block 334 Apartments
1515 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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Zion Village
3154 Gray StHouston, TX 77004
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Bastrop Plaza Apartments
2407-2419 Bastrop StHouston, TX 77004
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1624 Holman
1624 Holman StHouston, TX 77004
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2700 Travis StHouston, TX 77006
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2603 Milam St
2603 Milam StHouston, TX 77006
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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 | $1,501 | $839 | $2,503 |
| Old Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $839 | $4,264 |
| Old Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,797 | $954 | $10,000+ |
| Old Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,002 | $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 NHH Gray priced from $868. EaDo Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $892. Here are the most affordable Old Chinatown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| EaDo Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $892 |
| MAA Midtown Square | Studio 0x1 483-890 SF | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| 1711 Caroline | E2 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Houston House | The Clay AFF | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
| Marquis Enclave | 0A | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
| NHH Ennis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| 2222 Smith | 2222 SMITH - B | 1BR,1BA | $1,178 |
| Hadley Midtown | 1-1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1,186 |
| CO/OP Eado | Minimalist (60) | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Chinatown, TX
As of March 10, 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 B4 Model at The Hamilton starting at $1,945 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Third Ward 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. |
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| 2413 Emancipation Ave, Unit A | 2413 Emancipation Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| The Hamilton | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| MAA Midtown Square | Dual Level 1x1 680-1175 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Circuit | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 2222 Smith | 2222 SMITH - B | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| EaDo Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Canal Street Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| NHH Ennis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Hadley Midtown | 1-1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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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 $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Old Chinatown is NHH Gray which is listed at $868, while the average apartment in Old Chinatown costs $4,605.
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 241 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 $252 which is $4,353 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Chinatown.
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