
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $2,050 (41 Rentals)


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25 Fayette St, Unit 1

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20 Fayette St

81 Essex St, Unit 47

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83 Essex St

81 Essex St, Unit 61

81 Essex St, Unit 61

81 Essex St, Unit 47
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81 Essex St, Unit 51

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80 Essex St

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83 Essex St, Unit 75

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140 Boylston St, Unit 6

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136 Boylston St, Unit 4

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83 Essex St

81 Essex St, Unit 57
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81 Essex St, Unit 51

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81 Essex St, Unit 65

81 Essex St, Unit 85

81 Essex St, Unit 65

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31 Essex St, Unit #404

40 Boylston St, Unit 407
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40 Boylston St, Unit 407

62 Boylston St, Unit M16

62 Boylston St, Unit M16

40 Boylston St, Unit 607

40 Boylston St, Unit 204

40 Boylston St, Unit 507

40 Boylston St, Unit 407
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40 Boylston St, Unit 602

40 Boylston St, Unit 204

40 Boylston St, Unit 501

40 Boylston St, Unit 501

40 Boylston St, Unit 302

Essex Apartments, 81

81-82 Essex St

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Chinatown, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $2,755 | $2,150 | $3,940 |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,567 | $2,050 | $10,000+ |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,068 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,823 | $3,300 | $10,000+ |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,293 | $5,195 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chinatown is under $2,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Essex Apartments, 81 which is listed at $2,350, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chinatown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Chinatown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chinatown?
Cheap apartments in Chinatown have an average cost of $557 which is $2,943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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