Average Rent in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA Rents

Chinatown - Leather District rentals average $2,525 for a studio rental to $9,075 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,550, or roughly $65 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,300 (106.12%) year-over-year from $1,225 to $2,525. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (5.96%) year-over-year from $3,633 to $3,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,292 (-26.68%) year-over-year from $4,842 to $3,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $908 (11.12%) year-over-year from $8,167 to $9,075. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $19,255 (-73.35%) year-over-year from $26,250 to $6,995. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 8.99% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.94% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 28.88% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 48.12% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.33% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$64.57	$2,525	$1,225 (106.12%)	$2,492 (1.34%)
1 BR	$65.45	$3,850	$3,633 (5.96%)	$3,742 (2.90%)
2 BR	$65.42	$3,550	$4,842 (-26.68%)	$6,165 (-42.42%)
3 BR	$66.03	$9,075	$8,167 (11.12%)	$8,913 (1.81%)

Historical Rents in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Chinatown - Leather District

There are a total of 29 cities nearby Chinatown - Leather District. The average rent in Chinatown - Leather District is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 26 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,825 per month.

Let's compare Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA is 25.74% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 43.07% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA are about 32.10% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 63.09% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,900	$2,200
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,050	$2,500	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,700	$2,300	$2,750	$2,800
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,325	$2,900	$2,925
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,850	$3,300	$3,250
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,800	$3,675

Top Neighborhoods Near Chinatown - Leather District

There are a total of 42 neighborhoods in or near Chinatown - Leather District. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 42 total neighborhoods in or near Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA is currently around $3,300 per month. A total of 33 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Chinatown - Leather District's average rent, which is actually $3,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Chinatown - Leather District, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,775 per month. Whereas, at $4,963 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Chinatown - Leather District. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,350	$2,925	$1,775
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,500	$3,025	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,795	$3,940	$2,999
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,333	$2,500	$3,225	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,499	$3,000	$4,100	$3,050
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,200	$3,200
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,423	$3,100	$3,200
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,850	$2,600	$3,100	$3,200
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$3,225	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,225	$2,900	$3,500	$3,300
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,125	$2,800	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,665	$3,250	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,650	$3,300
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,738	$2,800	$2,900	$3,375
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,850	$3,200	$3,398
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,400	$4,800	$3,400
North End, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,698	$3,600	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,298	$2,750	$3,722	$3,438
Ward Two, Somerville, MA	N/A	$2,600	$3,475	$3,500
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,900	$2,900	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,819	$3,450	$4,948	$3,550
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,998	$2,475	$3,650	$3,675
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$3,850	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,128	$3,400	$4,225	$3,768
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,875	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,200	$4,250	$3,800
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,600	$4,000	$4,000
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,395	$2,598	$4,000	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,250	$4,500	$4,365
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,875	$3,985	$5,750	$4,963

Top Counties Near Chinatown - Leather District

There are a total of 29 counties located by Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,820. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 26 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,825, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA is 22.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA is 43.07% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA is 32.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,900	$2,200
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,050	$2,500	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,700	$2,300	$2,750	$2,800
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,325	$2,900	$2,925
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,850	$3,300	$3,250
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,800	$3,675

Top Zipcodes Near Chinatown - Leather District

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,125. A total of 20 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01420, Fitchburg, MA at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,013. That's at least $54 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA is $2,591 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,100 per month. Which comes out to $41 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02111, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,700	$5,225	$4,000
02114, Boston, MA	$2,654	$3,350	$4,515	$3,550
02116, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,400	$5,250	$3,600
02118, Boston, MA	$2,275	$3,200	$4,025	$3,760
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,800	$4,100	$3,975
02115, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,998	$3,950	$3,250
02129, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$3,950	$3,700
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,000	$3,100	$3,950
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,842	$3,995	$3,100
02125, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,620	$3,225	$3,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Chinatown - Leather District Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,550. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,525 and an average price per square feet of $64.57. There are a total of 14 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Chinatown - Leather District.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,930 and an average price per square feet of $65.45. There are a total of 17 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Chinatown - Leather District.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,050 and an average price per square feet of $65.42. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Chinatown - Leather District.

How have rent prices in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.27%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA is around $2,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.