
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Leather District Boston, MA from $1,500 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Leather District area of Boston.


Room in Shared 2 bed/1.5 bath home

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73 Hudson St, Unit 3

73 Hudson St

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83 Essex St

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83 Essex St, Unit 75
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83 Essex St, Unit 5

81 Essex St

81 Essex St

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76 Essex St, Unit 6
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78 Essex St, Unit 2

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79 Essex St, Unit 6

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68 Essex St, Unit 2

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80 Essex St, Unit 7

Essex Apartments, 81
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Leather District?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather District Studio Apartments | $2,957 | $2,454 | $3,857 |
| Leather District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,731 | $2,300 | $8,861 |
| Leather District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,622 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Leather District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,503 | $1,663 | $10,000+ |
| Leather District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,547 | $1,531 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 18 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 4 Beds unit found at 7INK priced from $1,531. Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here are the most affordable Leather District apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7INK | Impact | 4BR,2BA | $1,531 |
| Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,500 |
| Essex Apartments, 81 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
| 660 Washington | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $3,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Leather District, MA
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Leather District area is the $0.23 price per square foot 73 Hudson St Model at 73 Hudson St, Unit 3 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Leather District apartment is the 83 Essex St Model at 83 Essex St, Unit 75 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Hudson St, Unit 3 | 73 Hudson St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 83 Essex St, Unit 75 | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 25 Channel Ctr St, Unit 1 | 25 Channel Ctr St | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.39 |
| 55 Temple Pl, Unit 5 | 55 Temple Pl | 2BR,2BA | $3.57 |
| 31 Essex St, Unit #404 | 31 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 17 Edinboro St, Unit 407 | 17 Edinboro St | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| 3 Avery St | 3 Avery St | 1BR,1BA | $5.75 |
| 17 Hudson St, Unit 2 | 17 Hudson St | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 105 Chauncy St, Unit 8 | 105 Chauncy St | Studio ,1BA | $5.96 |
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 $3,025.
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 $2,525, while the average apartment in Leather District costs $4,920.
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 5 regular apartments in Leather District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Leather District?
Cheap apartments in Leather District have an average cost of $525 which is $4,395 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Leather District.
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