
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Chinatown area of Boston.


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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room

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26 Fayette St, Unit 1

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20 Fayette St

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25 Fayette St, Unit 1

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83 Essex St, Unit 75

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80 Essex St, Unit 5
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83 Essex St, Unit 5

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83 Essex St

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5 Boylston Pl, Unit 6

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32 Boylston St, Unit 2
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2 Boylston St, Unit 1

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25 Lagrange St, Unit 4

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7 Boylston Sq, Unit 8

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62 Boylston St

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184 Broadway St, Unit 3
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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 |
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Chinatown Studio Apartments | $3,072 | $2,150 | $8,399 |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,861 | $1,517 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,957 | $2,935 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,043 | $4,500 | $7,750 |
Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,500 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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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 |
83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
26 Fayette St, Unit B | 26 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
17 Edinboro St, Unit 407 | 17 Edinboro St | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
31 Essex St, Unit #404 | 31 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
26 Fayette St, Unit 01 | 26 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
26 Fayette St | 26 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
1 Stuart St, Unit #407 | 1 Stuart St | 1BR,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
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 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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