Urban Palms Apartment Homes
8701 Town Park Dr,
Houston, TX 77036
$606 - $2,288
1-2 Beds
Chinatown is a thriving neighborhood located just southwest of Downtown Houston. This cultural hub is a hotspot of East and South Asian cultures. The main commercial corridor is Bellaire Boulevard, everything from Korean Corn Dogs to Sichuan Bistros grace this street. Traditional restaurants, boutiques, and markets are also located within Chinatown. The other parts of the neighborhood are residential and filled with reasonably priced apartments and condos for rent. Those looking to rent in a culturally rich neighborhood just outside of Downtown Houston will be right at home in Chinatown.
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Chinatown is $1,021 for a studio, $917 for one bedroom, $1,148 for two bedrooms, and $1,427 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chinatown has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
Studio
381 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,021/month
Average Rent
1 BR
690 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$917/month
Average Rent
2 BR
960 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,148/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,228 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,427/month
Average Rent
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chinatown - Houston, TX is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.