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84 Essex St84 Essex St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $2,400–$3,625 The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost. |
|---|---|
| Beds | 1–2 |
| Baths | 1 |
| Sqft | – |
Updated 4 Days Ago
2 Bed 1 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 46 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 4 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02111 |
Property Overview
84 Essex St in Boston offers access to an active neighborhood with abundant dining, entertainment, and cultural options close by, along with many nearby parks and recreation spots. Notable features include a strong mix of restaurants, theaters, music venues, sports arenas, museums, art galleries, and cultural centers within a short distance.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive
Great for
Social life
Units
84 Essex St, Boston, MA
84 Essex St Boston, MA
Available
61
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,400
On-Site Laundry
Available
77
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,675
On-Site Laundry
Available
52
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,525
On-Site Laundry
Available
22
2 Beds
1 Bath
$3,625
On-Site Laundry
Amenities for 84 Essex St
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- Cats Ok
- On-Site Management
- Fitness Center
Unit Amenities
- On-Site Laundry
Policies at 84 Essex St
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 84 Essex St
Check out this fantastic property located at 84 Essex St, Boston, MA 02111, in the heart of Chinatown - Leather District! This building consists of 45 units, offering 1 and 2-bedroom options to suit your needs. As a resident, you'll enjoy a range of convenient amenities, including on-site laundry facilities and the added bonus of no broker's fee. Other amenities include the comfort of a secure building and the ease of on-site management. A major perk of this property is its prime location, putting you close to all the action in downtown Boston. With only long-term rentals offered, this is a great opportunity to make this property your home. Note that this property is not pet-friendly.
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Address details
| Units | 46 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 4 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02111 |
84 Essex St #22 is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 84 Essex St, Boston, MA 02111, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.5 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.6 miles away
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Rent trends in Boston
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 25% lower than 1-bedrooms in Chinatown - Leather District.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 84 Essex St #22 to be 32% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Chinatown - Leather District.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Chinatown - Leather District
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,495 |
| November 2024 | $2,420 |
| December 2024 | $2,412 |
| January 2025 | $2,312 |
| February 2025 | $2,306 |
| March 2025 | $2,344 |
| April 2025 | $2,387 |
| May 2025 | $2,400 |
| June 2025 | $2,400 |
| July 2025 | $2,400 |
| August 2025 | $2,492 |
| September 2025 | $2,493 |
| October 2025 | $2,485 |
| November 2025 | $2,496 |
| December 2025 | $2,500 |
| January 2026 | $2,500 |
| February 2026 | $2,427 |
| March 2026 | $2,500 |
| April 2026 | $2,500 |
| May 2026 | $2,494 |
| June 2026 | $2,464 |
| July 2026 | $2,443 |
| August 2026 | $2,496 |
| September 2026 | $2,500 |
| October 2026 | $2,500 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $3,050 |
| November 2024 | $3,142 |
| December 2024 | $3,032 |
| January 2025 | $2,934 |
| February 2025 | $3,026 |
| March 2025 | $3,064 |
| April 2025 | $2,625 |
| May 2025 | $2,549 |
| June 2025 | $2,554 |
| July 2025 | $2,591 |
| August 2025 | $2,876 |
| September 2025 | $2,556 |
| October 2025 | $2,691 |
| November 2025 | $2,923 |
| December 2025 | $2,600 |
| January 2026 | $2,898 |
| February 2026 | $2,599 |
| March 2026 | $2,595 |
| April 2026 | $2,595 |
| May 2026 | $2,597 |
| June 2026 | $2,575 |
| July 2026 | $2,556 |
| August 2026 | $2,512 |
| September 2026 | $2,500 |
| October 2026 | $2,500 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 84 Essex St?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$107,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $107,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $2,675.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $3,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,525 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $2,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $2,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $2,575 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $2,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $3,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $2,575 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $2,325 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 84 Essex St #22
ABCD South Boston Head Start
424 west broadway
south boston, MA, 2127
PKPublic
ABCD South Boston Head Start - Mercer
125 mercer st
south boston, MA, 2127
PKPublic
ABCD Walnut Grove Head Start
22 elm hill ave
dorchester, MA, 2121
PKPublic
Webster Extension
548 broadway
everett, MA, 2149
PKPublic
Capic Head Start
67 crescent ave
chelsea, MA, 2150
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Chinatown - Leather District | Boston, MA
Getting around Boston near 84 Essex St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 84 Essex St, Boston
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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Lincoln St / Essex St
Watertown Square - Federal & Franklin Sts., Brighton - Federal & Franklin Sts., Waltham Center - Federal & Franklin Sts.
Boston South Station
Route 3 - Boston Logan Airport, I-93 - Boston Logan Airport
Chinatown Gate
Dudley Station - S Station (Essex) - SL4, Watertown Square - Federal & Franklin Sts., Brighton - Federal & Franklin Sts., Waltham Center - Federal & Franklin Sts.
Essex St / Atlantic Ave
Dudley Station - S Station (Essex) - SL4
Otis St / Summer St
City Point - Otis & Summer Streets, Watertown Square - Federal & Franklin Sts., Brighton - Federal & Franklin Sts., Waltham Center - Federal & Franklin Sts.
Boston
Northeast Regional, Acela, Lake Shore Limited
South Station
Providence / Stoughton Line, Fairmount Line, Framingham / Worcester Line, Franklin / Foxboro Line, Fall River / New Bedford Line, Needham Line, Greenbush Line, Kingston Line, CapeFLYER
Back Bay
Providence / Stoughton Line, Framingham / Worcester Line, Franklin / Foxboro Line, Needham Line
Boston
Northeast Regional, Acela, Lake Shore Limited
North Station
Newburyport / Rockport Line, Lowell Line, Haverhill Line, Fitchburg Line
South Station
Red Line
Chinatown
Orange Line
Downtown Crossing
Red Line, Orange Line
Boylston
Green Line
Tufts Medical Center
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