Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Chinatown Leather District

$3,740/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chinatown Leather District is $3,740 per month as of May 2026. This is 92% above the national average rent, or $1,790 more per month.

$5.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chinatown Leather District

226

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chinatown Leather District rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA

Average rent prices in Chinatown Leather District have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA

Rent prices in Chinatown Leather District vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chinatown Leather District is $3,733, whereas a house costs $6,287. 1-bedroom apartments in Chinatown Leather District run $3,733 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,590.

Listings

Studio

$2,600

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$3,733

3%

18%

2 bedroom

$5,590

3%

29%

3 bedroom

$7,309

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$8,647

6%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,733

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,590

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,309

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,647

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

31%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Chinatown Leather District, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Chinatown Leather District and Columbus Park Andrew Square by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chinatown Leather District

Median rent price$3,740
increased by92%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,600
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chinatown Leather District, Boston, MA is 4% higher than the median rent in Columbus Park Andrew Square, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA

5d+ ago

Chinatown - Leather District apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$2,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

62 Boylston St #411K - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chinatown - Leather District apartment for rent in Boston

$2,300 - Studio In Boston With Great Amenities

62 Boylston St #411K, Boston, MA 02116

Studio

1 bath

$2,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

62 Boylston St #524 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chinatown - Leather District apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$2,395

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 2

5d+ ago

Chinatown - Leather District apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

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Frequently asked questions for Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Chinatown Leather District rental market.

How much is rent in Chinatown Leather District?

The average rent in Chinatown Leather District is $3,740 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chinatown Leather District?

Average rent prices in Chinatown Leather District have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Chinatown Leather District rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chinatown Leather District is 92% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,790 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chinatown Leather District?

To comfortably afford rent in Chinatown Leather District, you'd need to earn approximately $150,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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