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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (34 Rentals)
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$1,700
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$1,700
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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room
37 Oak StBoston, MA 02111
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now62 on the Park
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,300
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$2,300
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26 Fayette St, Unit 1
26 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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20 Fayette St
20 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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25 Fayette St, Unit 1
25 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,400
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$2,400
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80 Essex St, Unit 5
80 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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83 Essex St, Unit 5
83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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83 Essex St, Unit 75
83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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83 Essex St
83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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14 Tyler St, Unit #3
14 Tyler StBoston, MA 02111
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888 Washington St
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLiberty Tree Lofts by FiDi
630 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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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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$2,525
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7 Boylston Sq, Unit 8
7 Boylston SqBoston, MA 02116
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5 Boylston Pl, Unit 6
5 Boylston PlBoston, MA 02116
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32 Boylston St, Unit 2
32 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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2 Boylston St, Unit 1
2 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,655 - $5,470
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityMetro Rentals, LLC
1 Nassau StBoston, MA 02111
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31 Essex St, Unit #404
31 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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26 Fayette St, Unit 3
26 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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Chinatown, Boston, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $2,891 | $2,150 | $8,267 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,642 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,612 | $2,400 | $6,050 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,781 | $4,000 | $7,750 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,500 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 on the Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,500 |
| Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA
As of December 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $0.34 price per square foot 26 Fayette St Model at 26 Fayette St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 25 Fayette St Model at 25 Fayette St, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 26 Fayette St, Unit 2 | 26 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 25 Fayette St, Unit 1 | 25 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 83 Essex St, Unit 75 | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 24 Fayette St, Unit #26 - 1 | 24 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 26 Fayette St, Unit 2 | 26 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 26 Fayette St, Unit 2 | 26 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 20 Fayette St | 20 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 31 Essex St, Unit #404 | 31 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 26 Fayette St, Unit 3 | 26 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 14 Tyler St, Unit #3 | 14 Tyler St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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
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 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 $2,500.
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 8 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 $483 which is $8,017 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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