Boston/ Real Estate & Development
Published on February 12, 2020
The most affordable apartments for rent in Chinatown, Boston 62 Boylston St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Chinatown are hovering around $3,100, compared to a $2,350 one-bedroom median for Boston as a whole.

So how does the low-end pricing on a Chinatown rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is extremely walkable, is bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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81 Essex St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

First, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 81 Essex St. that is listed for $2,125/month.

You can expect granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

62 Boylston St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a studio apartment at 62 Boylston St., which is going for $2,175/month.

The building features on-site laundry, package service and on-site management. In the unit, expect to find hardwood flooring and both air conditioning and central heating. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

(See the full listing here.)

888 Washington St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 888 Washington St., which, with 999 square feet, is going for $2,800/month.

Building amenities include outdoor space and on-site laundry. Pets are not welcome.

(Check out the listing here.)

Tyler Street

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Lastly, over at Tyler Street, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, going for $2,888/month.

Expect to see a dishwasher in the furnished apartment. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The building features garage parking and a gym.

(View the listing here.)


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