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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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26 Fayette St
26 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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73 Hudson St, Unit 3
73 Hudson StBoston, MA 02111
73 Hudson St
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25 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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20 Fayette St
20 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
97 Hudson St
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9 Winchester StBoston, MA 02116
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83 Essex St
83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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83 Essex St, Unit 75
83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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630 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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32 Boylston St
32 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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89A Hudson St, Unit 1
89A Hudson StBoston, MA 02111
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62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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80 Essex St
80 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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2 Boylston St
2 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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76 Essex St
76 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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79 Essex St
79 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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83 Essex St
83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
8 Fayette St
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62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
27 Melrose St
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62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability81 Essex St
81 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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1 Nassau StBoston, MA 02111
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81 Essex St
81 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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81 Essex St
81 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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81 Essex St
81 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,700 - $3,200
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79 Essex St
79 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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25 Lagrange St
25 Lagrange StBoston, MA 02116
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32 Boylston St
32 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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7 Boylston SqBoston, MA 02116
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5 Boylston PlBoston, MA 02116
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224 Tremont St
224 Tremont StBoston, MA 02116
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224 Tremont St
224 Tremont StBoston, MA 02116
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31 Essex St, Unit #404
31 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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17 Hudson St, Unit 2
17 Hudson StBoston, MA 02111
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26 Fayette St
26 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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26 Fayette St, Unit 3
26 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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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 | $3,083 | $2,500 | $4,035 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,585 | $2,300 | $8,790 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,520 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,478 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $18,459 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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. Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,500 |
| 62 on the Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA
As of February 21, 2026 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 26 Fayette St Model at 26 Fayette St, Unit #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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Essex St, Unit 75 | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 26 Fayette St, Unit #1 | 26 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 26 Fayette St, Unit 2 | 26 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 26 Fayette St | 26 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 24 Fayette St, Unit 2 | 24 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 73 Hudson St, Unit 3 | 73 Hudson St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 631 Washington St, Unit 3 | 631 Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| 26 Fayette St, Unit 3 | 26 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 31 Essex St, Unit #404 | 31 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
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 is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Essex Apartments, 81 which is listed at $2,625, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $18,459.
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 5 regular apartments in Chinatown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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