Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (80 Rentals)

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$1,200 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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HoustonTX77003

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Zion Village

3154 Gray StHouston, TX 77004
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1624 Holman

1624 Holman StHouston, TX 77004
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property at 2222 Smith St

$1,130 - $1,237

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2222 Smith St

HoustonTX77002

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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$868
EaDo LoftsA1BR,1BA$892
Houston HouseThe LeelandStudio,1BA$898
MAA Midtown SquareStudio 0x1 483-890 SFStudio,1BA$970
CircuitA1A1BR,1BA$999
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,023
Midtown Houston Living2222 SMITH-A1BR,1BA$1,121
Marquis Enclave0AStudio,1BA$1,124
The RiceA2 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,181
CO/OP EadoMinimalist (60)1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Chinatown, TX

As of January 11, 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 B1 Model at Block 334 Apartments starting at $1,880 with a $1.76 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.
2413 Emancipation Ave, Unit A2413 Emancipation Ave3BR,2BA$1.66
Block 334 ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.76
Midtown Houston Living2222 SMITH-A1BR,1BA$1.56
EaDo LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.25
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.72
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Midtown on the RailS1Studio ,1BA$1.84
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
CircuitA21BR,1BA$1.68
Houston HouseThe LeelandStudio ,1BA$1.83

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Old Chinatown, Houston, TX

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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!

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 $5,799.

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 276 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 $241 which is $5,558 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Chinatown.

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