Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (39 Rentals)

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20 Fayette St
$2,300
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20 Fayette St

20 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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80 Essex St, Unit 5
$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
$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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83 Essex St

83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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25 Lagrange St, Unit 4
$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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5 Boylston Pl, Unit 6
$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 Boylston St, Unit 1

2 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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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
25 Fayette St, Unit 125 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.23
217 Harrison Ave, Unit #2217 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
215 Harrison Ave, Unit #1215 Harrison Ave3BR,1BA$0.26
216 Harrison Ave, Unit #3216 Harrison Ave4BR,1.5BA$0.28
24 Fayette St, Unit 224 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.34
83 Essex St, Unit 7583 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
26 Fayette St, Unit 226 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.34
72 Kneeland St, Unit 50272 Kneeland St2BR,1BA$0.33
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
20 Fayette St20 Fayette St1BR,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

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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