Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (47 Rentals)

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EaDo Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

EaDo Lofts

3448 Coyle StHouston, TX 77003
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1624 Holman St
Studio Apartments

1624 Holman St

1624 Holman StHouston, TX 77004
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2222 Smith St
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2222 Smith St

2222 Smith StHouston, TX 77002
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Scott Street Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Scott Street Lofts

1320 Scott StHouston, TX 77003
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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2404 Navigation BlvdHouston, TX 77003
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2115 Runnels St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2115 Runnels St

2115 Runnels StHouston, TX 77003
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1475 Texas StHouston, TX 77002

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 $846. Caroline Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $967. Here are the most affordable Old Chinatown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$846
Caroline LoftsA11BR,1BA$967
Midtown on the RailS1Studio,1BA$993
Houston HouseThe BellStudio,1BA$1,045
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,105
MAA Midtown SquareTraditional 1x1 662-921 SF1BR,1BA$1,173
CircuitE1Studio,1BA$1,175
SoDo - Main South TowerS3Studio,1BA$1,239
2603 Milam St1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Chinatown, TX

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Chinatown area is the $1.94 price per square foot A6 Model at 500 Crawford Apartments in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Old Chinatown apartment is the 3408 Crawford St Model at 3408 Crawford St starting at $1,475 with a $1.74 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
500 Crawford ApartmentsA61BR,1BA$1.94
3408 Crawford St3408 Crawford St1BR,1BA$1.74
2603 Milam St1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.62
The HamiltonA51BR,1BA$2.11
Caroline LoftsA11BR,1BA$1.35
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.60
Midtown on the RailA11BR,1BA$1.96
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
CircuitA21BR,1BA$1.96
MAA Midtown SquareStudio 0x1 612-680 SFStudio ,1BA$1.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Chinatown, Houston, TX

Ranked #52

Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Old Chinatown Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 Midtown on the Rail listed at $993.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Chinatown Apartment is $846 at NHH Gray.

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 $1,014 at NHH Gray.

What is the most affordable Old Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canal Street Flats and starts from $1,779.

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