
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Leather District Boston, MA from $1,953 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Leather District area of Boston.


9 Knapp St, Unit 403

23 Hudson St

81 Essex St, Unit 47

81 Essex St, Unit 61

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83 Essex St

81 Essex St, Unit 47

81 Essex St, Unit 61
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81 Essex St, Unit 51

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83 Essex St

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80 Essex St

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68 Essex St

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83 Essex St, Unit 75

81 Essex St, Unit 51

81 Essex St, Unit 57
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81 Essex St, Unit 65

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79 Essex St

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3 Winter Pl

81 Essex St, Unit 85

81 Essex St, Unit 65

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530 Atlantic Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID985

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31 Essex St, Unit #404

95 Kneeland St
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105 Chauncy St

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118 Kingston St, Unit 701

15 Hudson St

Essex Apartments, 81

81-82 Essex St

94-96A-96 Tyler St

112 South St

42 Chauncy St, Unit 5D
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Leather District, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Leather District?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather District Studio Apartments | $3,193 | $2,200 | $4,060 |
| Leather District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,755 | $2,050 | $10,000+ |
| Leather District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,944 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Leather District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,951 | $2,063 | $10,000+ |
| Leather District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,198 | $1,953 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Leather District Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Leather District Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7INK | Georgia | 3BR,2BA | $1,998 |
| Essex Apartments, 81 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Leather District, MA
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Leather District area is the $0.26 price per square foot 83 Essex St Model at 83 Essex St, Unit 75 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Leather District apartment is the 83 Essex St Model at 83 Essex St starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Leather District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Essex St, Unit 75 | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 500 Atlantic Ave, Unit #19L | 500 Atlantic Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $5.46 |
| 49 Temple Pl, Unit 4 | 49 Temple Pl | 2BR,2BA | $3.64 |
| 660 Washington | 2 Bedrooms H | 2BR,2BA | $5.64 |
| 79 Essex St | 79 Essex St | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 31 Essex St, Unit #404 | 31 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
| 118 Kingston St, Unit 701 | 118 Kingston St | 1BR,1BA | $4.40 |
| One Greenway | Design 1A | 1BR,1BA | $5.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Leather District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Leather District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Leather District is under $2,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Leather District?
The cheapest apartment in Leather District is Essex Apartments, 81 which is listed at $2,350, while the average apartment in Leather District costs $3,625.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Leather District?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Leather District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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