Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (69 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 priced from $1,517. 62 on the Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
62 on the ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,400
Essex Apartments, 811 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $0.33 price per square foot 26 Fayette St Model at 26 Fayette St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 26 Fayette St Model at 26 Fayette St, Unit B 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.
26 Fayette St, Unit 126 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.33
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
215 Harrison Ave, Unit #1215 Harrison Ave3BR,1BA$0.26
24 Fayette St, Unit 224 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.34
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
24 Fayette St, Unit #26 - 124 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
72 Kneeland St, Unit 60172 Kneeland St2BR,1BA$0.33
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
222 Tremont St, Unit 5222 Tremont St1BR,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

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 62 on the Park listed at $2,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment is $2,500 at Essex Apartments, 81.

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 $3,400 at Essex Apartments, 81.

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