Cheap Homes for Rent in Old Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (26 Rentals)

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property at 1966 Travis St

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2598 Main St

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300 Ruthven St

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property at 2649 Austin St

2649 Austin St

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property at 2000 Bagby St

2000 Bagby St

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2501 McKinney St

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917 Main St

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2115 Runnels St

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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. NHH Ennis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,023. 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
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,023
CircuitE1AStudio,1BA$1,066
Houston HouseThe Austin1BR,1BA$1,137
The RiceA2 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,156
Hadley Midtown1-1 A1BR,1BA$1,189
MAA Midtown SquareTraditional 1x1 662-921 SF1BR,1BA$1,215
Midtown on the RailA31BR,1BA$1,272
Skyline at MidtownA11BR,1BA$1,334
SoDo - Main South TowerS3Studio,1BA$1,344

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Chinatown, TX

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Chinatown area is the $1.90 price per square foot B3 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 Traditional 2x2 969-994 SF Model at MAA Midtown Square starting at $1,645 with a $1.65 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 ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$1.90
MAA Midtown SquareTraditional 2x2 969-994 SF2BR,2BA$1.65
The HamiltonA71BR,1BA$2.05
Caroline LoftsA11BR,1BA$1.98
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Skyline at MidtownA61BR,1BA$2.07
Midtown on the RailA31BR,1BA$1.94
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Hadley Midtown1-1 A1BR,1BA$1.89
CircuitA1A1BR,1BA$2.03

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Old Chinatown, Houston, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Chinatown?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Old Chinatown, TX with pricing that ranges from $868 to $15,324. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Chinatown ranging from $825 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Chinatown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Chinatown ranges from $825 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,127.

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