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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. Essex Apartments, 81 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
Essex Apartments, 811 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,400
62 on the ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA

As of August 04, 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 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 74 Tyler St Model at 74 Tyler St, Unit G starting at $2,695 with a $0.27 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.
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
74 Tyler St, Unit G74 Tyler St1BR,1BA$0.27
26 Fayette St, Unit 126 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.33
26 Fayette St, Unit 226 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.34
24 Fayette St, Unit 224 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.34
26 Fayette St, Unit 226 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.34
26 Fayette St, Unit 226 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.34
82 Essex St, Unit 8282 Essex St2BR,1BA$0.34
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 158 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,900 to $19,040. There are also 131 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,600 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chinatown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chinatown ranges from $1,600 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,111.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chinatown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chinatown range from $5,125 to $15,980, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,500 to $7,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,750.

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