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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. DUO has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,363. 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
DUOSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,363
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2,450
62 on the ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,450
Essex Apartments, 811 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown 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 Chinatown apartment is the 94 Tyler St Model at 94 Tyler St, Unit GBR starting at $2,995 with a $0.30 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 St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
94 Tyler St, Unit GBR94 Tyler St2BR,1BA$0.30
38 Boylston St, Unit 11938 Boylston St1BR,1BA$0.31
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
76 Essex St, Unit 4176 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.25
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
217 Harrison Ave, Unit #2217 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
215 Harrison Ave, Unit #1215 Harrison Ave3BR,1BA$0.26
216 Harrison Ave, Unit #3216 Harrison Ave4BR,1.5BA$0.28
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35

Getting Around the Chinatown Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

76 / 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 Chinatown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chinatown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chinatown is at DUO listed at $2,363.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chinatown Apartment is $1,517 at Boylston St, 40.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chinatown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chinatown is starting from $3,195 at Harbor Point.

What is the most affordable Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chinatown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harbor Point and starts from $4,895.

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