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 $2,975 for a studio rental to $6,395 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,910, or roughly $64 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $2,261 (272.66%) year-over-year from $829 to $3,090. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $249 (6.60%) year-over-year from $3,767 to $4,015. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,010 (-16.56%) year-over-year from $6,100 to $5,090. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $628 (-7.13%) year-over-year from $8,803 to $8,175. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $16,097 (-71.57%) year-over-year from $22,492 to $6,395. 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 32.19% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.37% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.55% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.77% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.54% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$61.60	$3,090	$829 (272.66%)	$2,342 (31.96%)
1 BR	$63.62	$4,015	$3,767 (6.60%)	$3,500 (14.71%)
2 BR	$61.16	$5,090	$6,100 (-16.56%)	$6,213 (-18.08%)
3 BR	$67.44	$8,175	$8,803 (-7.13%)	$7,733 (5.72%)
4+ BR	$69.76	$6,395	$22,492 (-71.57%)	$8,217 (-22.17%)

Historical Rents in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Chinatown - Leather District

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Chinatown - Leather District. The average rent in Chinatown - Leather District is currently $2,675 per month. A total of 25 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,725, 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 $4,500 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 41.85% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 45.06% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA are about 18.78% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 60.64% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,195	$2,700	$2,300
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,625	$2,650
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,695	$2,950
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,861	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,100	$2,800	$3,750	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Chinatown - Leather District

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Chinatown - Leather District. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and South Quincy. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA is currently around $3,150 per month. A total of 23 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,150. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Chinatown - Leather District's average rent, which is actually $3,910. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Chinatown - Leather District, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $5,000 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	$1,595	$2,300	$2,700	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,300	$2,300
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,720	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,950	$2,000	$2,475	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$2,900	$2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,038	$2,009	$2,995	$2,985
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,800	$3,000
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,925	$3,000
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,850	$3,400	$3,000
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,800	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,825	$3,100
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,825	$2,438	$3,295	$3,150
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,701	$3,300	$3,200
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$2,750	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,550	$3,250	$3,300
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,550	$3,700	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,520	$3,300
West End, Boston, MA	$2,684	$3,320	$4,393	$3,548
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,988	$3,400	$3,993	$3,600
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,450	$5,200	$3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,000	$3,200	$3,638	$3,750
South End, Boston, MA	$2,725	$3,463	$4,275	$3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,355	$3,450	$4,383	$4,100
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,850	$5,148	$5,000

Top Counties Near Chinatown - Leather District

There are a total of 26 counties located by Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Malden, MA, and Revere, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,675. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 25 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,500, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA is 40.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA is 45.06% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA is 18.40% 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	$1,595	$2,195	$2,700	$2,300
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,625	$2,650
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,695	$2,950
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,861	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,100	$2,800	$3,750	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near Chinatown - Leather District

There are a total of 24 zipcodes in or near Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. A total of 22 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 $1,725 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,008 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,938. That's at least $49 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 $2,400 per month. Or in other words, $42 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,875 per month. Which comes out to $38 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	$2,900	$3,910	$4,400	$4,008
02114, Boston, MA	$2,560	$3,150	$4,323	$3,511
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,250	$3,800
02118, Boston, MA	$2,725	$3,365	$4,200	$3,715
02127, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,200	$3,950	$3,950
02115, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,000	$3,900	$3,300
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,948	$3,500	$2,995
02125, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100	$3,298
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,485	$2,650	$3,150	$3,300
02128, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,350	$2,950	$2,900

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 $3,910. 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 $2,975 and an average price per square feet of $61.60. There are a total of 12 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 $4,000 and an average price per square feet of $63.62. 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 $3,275 and an average price per square feet of $61.16. There are a total of 12 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 2.73%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% 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 $3,128/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.