Last updated
Average Rent in Chinatown & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Chinatown, Boston MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,930/mo
Lowest Available
$3,750/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
8
available now
Chinatown vs Boston MA Average
Chinatown is cheaper the Boston MA average by $658/mo (14%). The citywide average is $4,588/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Chinatown?
As of April 2026, the average rent in Chinatown is $3,930 per month across 1 apartment community and 8 available units.
The most affordable option is 660 Washington Apartments starting at $3,750/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $3,930/mo.
Prices range from $3,750 to $4,075 per month. The most common price point is the $3,800 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Chinatown Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Chinatown
Rent Prices by Apartment in Chinatown
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 660 Washington Apartments | $3,750/mo | $3,930/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Chinatown Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Chinatown
What is the average rent in Chinatown?
Is rent going up or down in Chinatown?
What is the cheapest apartment in Chinatown?
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Chinatown?
How many apartments are available in Chinatown?
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chinatown?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$157,000/year
30 percent rule — using our average rent of $3,930/mo.
Comfortable income
$189,000/year
25 percent rule — leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,750/mo), you need to earn at least $150,000/year.
Median household income in Chinatown is $94,755 — about 50% 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) | $3,930 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $8,558/mo |
Population
663,972
Median household income
$94,755
Median age
33.2
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
† Rent data is 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 for utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and other goods and services 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) 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.
Explore Chinatown Apartments
Browse all 1 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.