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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. 62 on the Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
62 on the ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,400
Essex Apartments, 811 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $0.22 price per square foot 97 Hudson St Model at 97 Hudson St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,195. 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.
97 Hudson St, Unit 297 Hudson St1BR,1BA$0.22
217 Harrison Ave, Unit #2217 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
215 Harrison Ave, Unit #1215 Harrison Ave3BR,1BA$0.26
216 Harrison Ave, Unit #3216 Harrison Ave4BR,1.5BA$0.28
26 Fayette St, Unit 126 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.33
72 Kneeland St, Unit 60172 Kneeland St2BR,1BA$0.33
24 Fayette St, Unit 224 Fayette St1BR,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 185 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,625 to $12,800. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $2,000 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 $2,000 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,835.

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 $2,600 to $8,517, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,625 to $7,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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