Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $2,000 (83 Rentals)

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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
62 on the ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,400
Essex Apartments, 811 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,500
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $0.33 price per square foot 26 Fayette St Model at 26 Fayette St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Chinatown 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 Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
26 Fayette St, Unit 126 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.33
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
26 Fayette St, Unit 326 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.29
74 Tyler St, Unit B74 Tyler St1BR,1BA$0.27
14 Winchester St14 Winchester St1BR,1BA$0.28
97 Hudson St, Unit 297 Hudson St1BR,1BA$0.22
97 Hudson St, Unit 297 Hudson St1BR,1BA$0.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 201 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $12,800. There are also 167 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $2,000 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chinatown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chinatown ranges from $2,000 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,857.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chinatown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chinatown range from $3,600 to $10,005, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $7,650 to $7,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,400.

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