Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (71 Rentals)

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Houston House
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$924 - $2,702
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Houston House

1617 Fannin StHouston, TX 77002
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The Rice
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$1,205 - $3,129
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The Rice

909 Texas AveHouston, TX 77002
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Broadstone EADO
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$1,244 - $2,816
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Broadstone EADO

2425 Bell StHouston, TX 77003
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Midtown on the Rail
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$1,343 - $2,864
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Midtown on the Rail

2310 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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Eighteen25 Downtown
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$1,456 - $3,376
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Eighteen25 Downtown

1825 San Jacinto StHouston, TX 77002
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Sabine Street Lofts
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$1,609 - $2,779
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Sabine Street Lofts

150 Sabine StHouston, TX 77007
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1414 Texas Downtown
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$1,683 - $2,963
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1414 Texas Downtown

1414 Texas AveHouston, TX 77002
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Elev8 Downtown
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$1,719 - $6,551
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Elev8 Downtown

1801 Smith StHouston, TX 77002
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2016 Main St, Unit 1217

2016 Main St
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Zion Village
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Zion Village

3154 Gray StHouston, TX 77004
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1624 Holman
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1624 Holman

1624 Holman StHouston, TX 77004
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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 Ennis priced from $520. Austin St (1414) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Old Chinatown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$520
Austin St (1414)Austin St (1414) - 1414...Studio,1BA$750
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$868
EaDo LoftsA1BR,1BA$892
Houston HouseThe Bell AFFStudio,1BA$984
SoDo - Main South TowerA31BR,1BA$1,194
CO/OP EadoMinimalist (60)1BR,1BA$1,199
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,210
CircuitA1A1BR,1BA$1,225
Broadstone EADOS11BR,1BA$1,244

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Chinatown, TX

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Chinatown area is the $1.89 price per square foot 1D Model at Marquis Enclave in the in the Midtown Houston neighborhood starting from $1,618. The second greatest value Old Chinatown apartment is the Traditional 1x1 662-921 SF Model at MAA Midtown Square starting at $1,295 with a $1.68 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.
Marquis Enclave1D1BR,1BA$1.89
MAA Midtown SquareTraditional 1x1 662-921 SF1BR,1BA$1.68
The HamiltonA21BR,1BA$1.84
2222 Smith2222 SMITH - B1BR,1BA$1.82
EaDo LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.25
Skyline at MidtownA11BR,1BA$1.95
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.74
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Austin St (1414)Austin St (1414) - 1414...Studio ,1BA$1.25

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Old Chinatown, Houston, TX

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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 Austin St (1414) listed at $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Chinatown Apartment is $520 at NHH Ennis.

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 $624 at NHH Ennis.

What is the most affordable Old Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at EaDo Lofts and starts from $1,225.

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