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NHH Ennis
1887 Ennis StHouston, TX 77003
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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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302 Gray StHouston, TX 77002
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Canal Street Flats
2104 Canal StHouston, TX 77003
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City View Lofts
15 Chenevert StHouston, TX 77002
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Marquis Enclave
301 St Joseph PkyHouston, TX 77002
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2424 Capitol StHouston, TX 77003
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CO/OP Eado
3122 Leeland StHouston, TX 77003
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The Rice
909 Texas AveHouston, TX 77002
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Skyline at Midtown
707 Saulnier StHouston, TX 77019
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2222 Smith
2222 Smith StHouston, TX 77002
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2303 Louisiana StHouston, TX 77006
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The Mill Residences
2315 Navigation BlvdHouston, TX 77003
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1711 Caroline
1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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Eighteen25 Downtown
1825 San Jacinto StHouston, TX 77002
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Block 334 Apartments
1515 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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Broadstone EADO
2425 Bell StHouston, TX 77003
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1800 St Joseph PkyHouston, TX 77003
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2310 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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1625 Main StHouston, TX 77002
1509 Holman St
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1810 Main Apartments
1810 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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1414 Texas Downtown
1414 Texas AveHouston, TX 77002
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500 Crawford Apartments
500 Crawford StHouston, TX 77002
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2111 Austin Apartments
2111 Austin StHouston, TX 77002
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Caroline Lofts
2515 Caroline StHouston, TX 77004
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Ely at the Ballpark
10 N Crawford StHouston, TX 77002
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1711 Caroline St, Unit 317
1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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Aris Market Square
409 Travis StHouston, TX 77002
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Sabine Street Lofts
150 Sabine StHouston, TX 77007
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1711 Caroline St, Unit 213
1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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1711 Caroline St, Unit 104
1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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1711 Caroline St, Unit 311
1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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Brava
414 Milam StHouston, TX 77002
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1711 Caroline St, Unit 111
1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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1711 Caroline St, Unit 331
1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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Parkside Residences
808 Crawford StHouston, TX 77002
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Elev8 Downtown
1801 Smith StHouston, TX 77002
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Bastrop Plaza Apartments
2407-2419 Bastrop StHouston, TX 77004
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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 | $1,479 | $879 | $2,253 |
| Old Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $520 | $4,631 |
| Old Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,961 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Old Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,720 | $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 Ennis priced from $520. Houston House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $847. 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 Ennis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $520 |
| Houston House | The Pease AFF | 1BR,1BA | $847 |
| 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 | $965 |
| Canal Street Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,114 |
| CO/OP Eado | Minimalist (60) | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Circuit | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Marquis Enclave | 0B | Studio,1BA | $1,228 |
| Skyline at Midtown | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,267 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Chinatown, TX
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Chinatown area is the $1.65 price per square foot C5 Model at Canal Street Flats in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $2,202. The second greatest value Old Chinatown apartment is the A10 - 1x1 Model at The Rice starting at $1,845 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Downtown 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. |
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| Canal Street Flats | C5 | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| The Rice | A10 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Marquis Enclave | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| MAA Midtown Square | Studio 0x1 700-776 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.72 |
| EaDo Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Skyline at Midtown | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| NHH Ennis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Hadley Midtown | 1-1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Circuit | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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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 MAA Midtown Square listed at $965.
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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