Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (47 Rentals)
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1624 Holman St

3406 La Branch St, Unit La Branch

2505 Delano St

1414 Austin St

Caroline Lofts

2503 Delano St

3126 Webster St

2407 Bastrop St

2409 Bastrop St
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MAA Midtown Square

Canal Street Flats

Circuit

3415 La Branch St

3258 Main St

2111 Austin St

SoDo - Houston North Tower

Eighteen25 Downtown

Skyline at Midtown

Broadstone EADO

Block 334 Apartments

1711 Caroline

Drewery Place

2111 Austin Apartments

Brava

Elev8 Downtown

The Mill Residences

1800 St Joseph Pkwy

1414 Texas Downtown

1810 Main Apartments
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 |
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Old Chinatown Studio Apartments | $2,051 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Old Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $846 | $8,517 |
Old Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $949 | $10,000+ |
Old Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,837 | $1,634 | $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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $846 |
Caroline Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $967 |
Midtown on the Rail | S1 | Studio,1BA | $993 |
Houston House | The Bell | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
Canal Street Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
MAA Midtown Square | Traditional 1x1 662-921 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1,173 |
Circuit | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
SoDo - Main South Tower | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,239 |
2603 Milam St | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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500 Crawford Apartments | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
3408 Crawford St | 3408 Crawford St | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
2603 Milam St | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
The Hamilton | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Caroline Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Canal Street Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Midtown on the Rail | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Circuit | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
MAA Midtown Square | Studio 0x1 612-680 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Chinatown, Houston, TX
Ranked #52
Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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