Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,900 (200 Rentals)

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

property at 229 Harrison Ave

$1,995 - $2,015

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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229 Harrison Ave

BostonMA02111

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property at 24 Fayette St

$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Fayette St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

24 Fayette St
BostonMA02116

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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 $2,395. 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$2,395
Essex Apartments, 811 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,400
Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDiStudioStudio,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA

As of April 12, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
83 Essex St, Unit 7583 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
26 Fayette St, Unit #126 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
26 Fayette St26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.34
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
24 Fayette St, Unit 224 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.34
89A Hudson St89A Hudson St2BR,1BA$0.24
26 Fayette St26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$3.00
26 Fayette St, Unit 326 Fayette St1BR,1BA$2.80
31 Essex St, Unit #40431 Essex St1BR,1BA$2.80
14 Tyler St, Unit #314 Tyler St2BR,1BA$3.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 130 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA with pricing that ranges from $2,300 to $26,948. There are also 315 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,995 to $9,950.

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 $1,995 to $9,950 with an average monthly rent of $5,823.

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 $26,948, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,400 to $6,875. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,500.

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