Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Leather District Boston, MA from $1,500 (26 Rentals)
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73 Hudson St, Unit 1
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88 Kingston St, Unit 4
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81 Essex St
Leather District, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Leather District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Leather District Studio Apartments | $4,178 | $2,900 | $9,070 |
Leather District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,743 | $2,340 | $10,000+ |
Leather District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,116 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
Leather District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,169 | $1,601 | $10,000+ |
Leather District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,170 | $1,510 | $4,965 |
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There are currently 26 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 |
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7INK | Cambria | 4BR,2BA | $1,510 |
Essex Apartments, 81 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Leather District, MA
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Leather District area is the $0.24 price per square foot 83 Essex St Model at 83 Essex St in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Leather District apartment is the 74 Tyler St Model at 74 Tyler St, Unit G starting at $2,695 with a $0.27 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. |
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83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
74 Tyler St, Unit G | 74 Tyler St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
72 Kneeland St, Unit 601 | 72 Kneeland St | 2BR,1BA | $0.33 |
82 Essex St, Unit 82 | 82 Essex St | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
3 Avery St, Unit 903 | 3 Avery St | 1BR,1BA | $0.46 |
25 Channel Ctr St, Unit 1 | 25 Channel Ctr St | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.39 |
55 Temple Pl, Unit 4 | 55 Temple Pl | 2BR,2BA | $3.64 |
74 Tyler St, Unit A | 74 Tyler St | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
14 Tyler St, Unit #3 | 14 Tyler St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
78 Essex St, Unit 3 | 78 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $4.64 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLeather District, Boston, MA
Ranked #15
Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Leather District Neighborhood in Boston, MA
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,500.
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 $2,500, while the average apartment in Leather District costs $6,000.
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 11 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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