Cheap Homes for Rent in Old Chinatown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $900 (18 Rentals)

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2115 Runnels St

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917 Main St

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2016 Main St

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2649 Austin St

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2000 Bagby St

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1602 Elgin St

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property at 1475 Texas Ave

1475 Texas Ave

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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$846
MAA Midtown SquareStudio 0x1 483-890 SFStudio,1BA$900
Caroline LoftsA11BR,1BA$967
Houston HouseThe BellStudio,1BA$972
CircuitE1Studio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Chinatown, TX

As of April 26, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HamiltonB52BR,2BA$1.90
Canal Street FlatsB22BR,2BA$1.53
500 Crawford ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$2.06
2603 Milam St1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.62
Caroline LoftsA11BR,1BA$1.35
Skyline at MidtownA101BR,1BA$2.18
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Midtown on the RailS1Studio ,1BA$2.06
CircuitA21BR,1BA$1.96
MAA Midtown SquareStudio 0x1 612-680 SFStudio ,1BA$1.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Chinatown?

There are currently 114 Apartments for Rent in Old Chinatown, TX with pricing that ranges from $750 to $15,340. There are also 174 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Chinatown ranging from $986 to $5,000.

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 $986 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,426.

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