
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (45 Rentals)
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MAA Midtown Square

1624 Holman St

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3126 Webster St

2409 Bastrop St

Canal Street Flats

Circuit

3415 La Branch St

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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 |
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Old Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,736 | $750 | $7,254 |
Old Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $846 | $6,588 |
Old Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,998 | $949 | $10,000+ |
Old Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,463 | $1,724 | $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. MAA Midtown Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. 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 |
MAA Midtown Square | Studio 0x1 483-890 SF | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Caroline Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $967 |
Houston House | The Bell | Studio,1BA | $972 |
Circuit | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
2603 Milam St | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Midtown on the Rail | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
SoDo - Houston North Tower | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,357 |
The Rice | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,361 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Chinatown, TX
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Chinatown area is the $1.90 price per square foot B5 Model at The Hamilton in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $2,612. The second greatest value Old Chinatown apartment is the B2 Model at Canal Street Flats starting at $1,607 with a $1.53 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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The Hamilton | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Canal Street Flats | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
500 Crawford Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
2603 Milam St | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Caroline Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Skyline at Midtown | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Midtown on the Rail | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
Circuit | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
MAA Midtown Square | Studio 0x1 612-680 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.82 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Chinatown, Houston, TX
Ranked #56
Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 MAA Midtown Square listed at $900.
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 $1,729.
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