Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (24 Rentals)

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20 Fayette St
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

20 Fayette St

20 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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80 Essex St, Unit 5
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

80 Essex St, Unit 5

80 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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83 Essex St, Unit 5
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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83 Essex St, Unit 5

83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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83 Essex St
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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83 Essex St

83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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5 Boylston Pl, Unit 6
$2,525
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$2,525

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$2,525
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5 Boylston Pl, Unit 6

5 Boylston PlBoston, MA 02116
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32 Boylston St, Unit 2
$2,525
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$2,525

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$2,525
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32 Boylston St, Unit 2

32 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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2 Boylston St, Unit 1
$2,525
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$2,525

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$2,525
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2 Boylston St, Unit 1

2 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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25 Lagrange St, Unit 4
$2,525
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$2,525

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$2,525
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25 Lagrange St, Unit 4

25 Lagrange StBoston, MA 02116
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7 Boylston Sq, Unit 8
$2,525
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$2,525

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$2,525
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7 Boylston Sq, Unit 8

7 Boylston SqBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston St
$2,560
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$2,200
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$2,560
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62 Boylston St

62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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Oak Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

874-892 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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184 Broadway St, Unit 3
$2,125
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$2,125

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$2,125
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

184 Broadway St, Unit 3

184 Broadway StWakefield, MA 01880
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDiStudioStudio,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $0.24 price per square foot 83 Essex St Model at 83 Essex St, Unit 75 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 24 Fayette St Model at 24 Fayette St, Unit #26 - 1 starting at $3,500 with a $0.35 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
83 Essex St, Unit 7583 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
24 Fayette St, Unit #26 - 124 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
26 Fayette St, Unit 226 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.34
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$3.30
17 Edinboro St, Unit 40717 Edinboro St1BR,1BA$3.30
31 Essex St, Unit #40431 Essex St1BR,1BA$2.80
26 Fayette St, Unit 0126 Fayette St1BR,1BA$3.50
26 Fayette St26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$3.79
1 Stuart St, Unit #4071 Stuart St1BR,1BA$4.00

Getting Around the Chinatown Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chinatown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chinatown is at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi listed at $2,500.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chinatown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chinatown is starting from $3,980 at Metro Rentals, LLC.

What is the most affordable Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi and starts from $6,500.

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