Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,400 (25 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Chinatown area of Boston.

property at 37 Oak St

37 Oak St

BostonMA02111
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 2 Melrose St

2 Melrose St, Unit 3

2 Melrose St
BostonMA02116

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property at 97 Broadway

97 Broadway

BostonMA02116
property at 83 Essex St

83 Essex St, Unit 47

83 Essex St
BostonMA02111

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property at 95 Kneeland St

95 Kneeland St, Unit 1610

95 Kneeland St
BostonMA02111

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property at 99 Kneeland St

99 Kneeland St

BostonMA02111
property at 28 Fayette St

28 Fayette St, Unit 1

28 Fayette St
BostonMA02116

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property at 99 Kneeland St

99 Kneeland St

BostonMA02111

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 September 20, 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 24 Fayette St Model at 24 Fayette St, Unit 2 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 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
24 Fayette St, Unit 224 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.34
83 Essex St, Unit 7583 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 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
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
20 Fayette St20 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.23
26 Fayette St, Unit 226 Fayette St2BR,1BA$0.34
82 Essex St, Unit 8282 Essex St2BR,1BA$0.34

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 131 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,517 to $20,910. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,430 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 $1,430 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,041.

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 $8,165, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,495 to $8,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,250.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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