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Average Rent in Chinatown & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Chinatown, Boston, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,637/mo
Lowest Available
$3,553/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
2
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Chinatown
9 listed units across 2 buildings offering studio units in Chinatown dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $57/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 660 Washington Apartments | Unit 25G, 2 Bedrooms G | $5,890 | $5,765 | $125 |
| 660 Washington Apartments | Unit 28E, 2 Bedrooms H | $6,170 | $6,045 | $125 |
| 660 Washington Apartments | Unit 14L, 2 Bedrooms J | $6,445 | $6,340 | $105 |
| 660 Washington Apartments | Unit 07C, 1 Bedroom K | $4,225 | $4,195 | $30 |
| One Greenway | Unit Design 1A, Design 1A | $3,770 | $3,745 | $25 |
| One Greenway | Unit Design 1F, Design 1F | $3,822 | $3,797 | $25 |
| One Greenway | Unit Design 1I, Design 1I | $4,258 | $4,233 | $25 |
| One Greenway | Unit Design 2B, Design 2B | $4,939 | $4,914 | $25 |
Chinatown vs Boston, MA Average
Chinatown is cheaper than the Boston, MA average by $1,122/mo (24%). The citywide average is $4,759/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Chinatown?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Chinatown is $3,637 per month across 2 apartment communities and 2 available units.
The most affordable option is One Greenway starting at $3,553/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $3,637/mo.
Prices range from $3,553 to $3,720 per month. The most common price point is the $3,400 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Chinatown
Rent Prices by Apartment in Chinatown
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Greenway | $3,553/mo | $3,553/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
| 660 Washington Apartments | $3,720/mo | $3,720/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Chinatown
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$145,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,637/mo.
Comfortable income
$175,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,553/mo), you need to earn at least $142,000/year.
Median household income in Chinatown is $94,755 , about 46% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Chinatown
Overall prices in Chinatown runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Chinatown's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,637 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $8,265/mo |
Population
663,972
Median household income
$94,755
Census median rent
$2,093/mo
Rent as % of income
30.1%
Median age
33.2
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Chinatown Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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