
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Chinatown area of Boston.


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231 Harrison Ave, Unit 8

62 on the Park

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217 Harrison Ave, Unit #2

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

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14 Tyler St, Unit #3

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83 Essex St

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83 Essex St, Unit 75
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25 Lagrange St, Unit 4

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7 Boylston Sq, Unit 8

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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

90 Warrenton St

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215 Harrison Ave, Unit #1

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31 Essex St, Unit #404

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216 Harrison Ave, Unit #3
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 | $3,327 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,622 | $1,517 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,035 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,485 | $2,600 | $8,700 |
Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,310 | $2,800 | $8,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA
As of September 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $0.23 price per square foot 25 Fayette St Model at 25 Fayette St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 217 Harrison Ave Model at 217 Harrison Ave, Unit #2 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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25 Fayette St, Unit 1 | 25 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
217 Harrison Ave, Unit #2 | 217 Harrison Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
215 Harrison Ave, Unit #1 | 215 Harrison Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.26 |
216 Harrison Ave, Unit #3 | 216 Harrison Ave | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.28 |
24 Fayette St, Unit 2 | 24 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
83 Essex St, Unit 75 | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
26 Fayette St, Unit 2 | 26 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
72 Kneeland St, Unit 502 | 72 Kneeland St | 2BR,1BA | $0.33 |
83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
20 Fayette St | 20 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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 62 on the Park listed at $2,450.
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