Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Chinatown Leather District

$3,625/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chinatown Leather District is $3,625 per month as of August 2026. This is 88% above the national average rent, or $1,700 more per month.

$4.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chinatown Leather District

121

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chinatown Leather District rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $3,625, whereas a house costs $8,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Chinatown Leather District run $3,871 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,503.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

4%

8%

1 bedroom

$3,791

5%

7%

2 bedroom

$5,503

19%

4%

3 bedroom

$5,995

23%

22%

4 bedroom

$8,900

19%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,791

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,503

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,995

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,900

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

29%

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$3,625
increased by88%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chinatown Leather District, Boston, MA is 10% higher than the median rent in Columbus Park Andrew Square, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA

62 Boylston St #519 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chinatown - Leather District apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$1,925

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 Aug 21

16 Boylston St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chinatown - Leather District house for rent in Boston

Studio

1 bath

$2,075

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

House for rent

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

84 Essex St #61 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Chinatown - Leather District apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 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 $3,625 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chinatown Leather District?

Average rent prices in Chinatown Leather District have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

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

Rent in Chinatown Leather District is 88% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,700 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 $145,000/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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