Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (31 Rentals)

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property at 10 Melrose St

10 Melrose St, Unit 3

10 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
property at 2 Melrose St

2 Melrose St, Unit 3

2 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
property at 97 Broadway

97 Broadway

BostonMA02116

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property at 1 Charles St S

1 Charles St S, Unit 212

1 Charles St S
BostonMA02116
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62 Boylston St
$2,780
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Base Rent
$2,420
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,780
Studio Apartments Available Jan 11, 2026

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston St
$2,780
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,420
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,780
Studio Apartments Available Jan 11, 2026

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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property at 95 Kneeland St

95 Kneeland St, Unit 1610

95 Kneeland St
BostonMA02111
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45 Stuart St
$2,905
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Base Rent
$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,905
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 14

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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120 Kingston St
$2,965
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,965
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 14

120 Kingston St

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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45 Stuart St
$3,095
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,720
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,095
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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120 Kingston St
$3,155
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,780
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,155
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 8

120 Kingston St

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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40 Boylston St
$3,340
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,900
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,340
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

40 Boylston St

40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston St
$3,390
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,390
Studio Apartments Available Mar 15, 2026

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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property at 100 Shawmut Ave

100 Shawmut Ave, Unit 411

100 Shawmut Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 16 Melrose St

16 Melrose St, Unit 4

16 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
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40 Boylston St
$3,400
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,960
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,400
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

40 Boylston St

40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDiStudioStudio,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA

As of November 16, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
83 Essex St, Unit 7583 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
24 Fayette St, Unit #26 - 124 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
26 Fayette St, Unit 226 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.34
26 Fayette St, Unit 226 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.34
Metro Rentals, LLC2Bed G2BR,1.75BA$3.48
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$3.30
17 Edinboro St, Unit 40717 Edinboro St1BR,1BA$3.30
31 Essex St, Unit #40431 Essex St1BR,1BA$2.80
26 Fayette St, Unit 0126 Fayette St1BR,1BA$3.50
1 Stuart St, Unit #4071 Stuart St1BR,1BA$4.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 117 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $17,687. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,080 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 $1,080 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,957.

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 $4,500 to $7,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,700 to $8,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,500.

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