
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Leather District Boston, MA from $1,700 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Leather District area of Boston.


81 Essex St, Unit 61

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83 Essex St

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79 Essex St

81 Essex St, Unit 61

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76 Essex St

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83 Essex St

Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi

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68 Essex St
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80 Essex St

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78 Essex St

81 Essex St, Unit 47

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83 Essex St, Unit 75

81 Essex St, Unit 36

81 Essex St, Unit 47

81 Essex St, Unit 24

81 Essex St, Unit 51

81 Essex St, Unit 27
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81 Essex St, Unit 85

81 Essex St, Unit 65

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79 Essex St

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3 Winter Pl

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31 Essex St, Unit #404

95 Kneeland St

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105 Chauncy St

170 Tremont St, Unit 205

81 Tyler St
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97 Kneeland St, Unit 705

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Radian

81 Essex St, Unit 82

111 Beach St, Unit 2B

Essex Apartments, 81

Necco Landing

102 Tyler St

500 Atlantic Ave

72 Kneeland St, Unit 501
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111 Beach St

42 Chauncy St

72 Kneeland St, Unit 503
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 | $3,094 | $2,400 | $4,290 |
| Leather District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,623 | $2,400 | $9,500 |
| Leather District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,930 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| Leather District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,657 | $1,732 | $10,000+ |
| Leather District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,121 | $1,818 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 39 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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Leather District area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Essex Apartments, 81 priced from $1,675. 7INK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,732. Here are the most affordable Leather District apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Apartments, 81 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| 7INK | Georgia | 3BR,2BA | $1,732 |
| Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Leather District, MA
As of July 07, 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 |
| 660 Washington | 2 Bedrooms H | 2BR,2BA | $5.71 |
| 79 Essex St | 79 Essex St | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 31 Essex St, Unit #404 | 31 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 3 Avery St | 3 Avery St | 1BR,1BA | $5.75 |
| Radian | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.90 |
| 105 Chauncy St | 105 Chauncy St | Studio ,1BA | $5.96 |
| Essex Apartments, 81 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
| Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.54 |
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 $1,675, while the average apartment in Leather District costs $7,596.
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 8 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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