Beds
2Baths
1Published
30 days agoRent price history
| Date | Price | Listed by |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $2,800-22% | John Conroy |
| May 2026 | $3,600+3% | Xi Cao |
| Feb 2025 | $3,500+6% | Oksana Palenga |
| Apr 2024 | $3,300 | Elimam Sanousi |
| Apr 2023 | $3,300 | Miranda Melanson |
| Apr 2023 | $3,300 | Tosin Isholan |
| Apr 2023 | $3,300 | Miranda Melanson |
| Apr 2023 | $3,300 | Tosin Isholan |
| Jan 2023 | $3,300 | Ryan Kim |
| Jan 2023 | $3,300+6% | Miranda Melanson |
| Feb 2022 | $3,100+11% | Spot Easy agent |
| Jan 2022 | $2,800 | Spot Easy agent |
| Nov 2021 | $2,800 | Spot Easy agent |
| Sep 2021 | $2,800 | Mahmoud El Jamal |
Neighborhood FAQ
What neighborhood is 81 Essex St in?
Chinatown, Boston (02111).
What's Chinatown known for?
One of Boston's most densely populated neighborhoods, wedged between the Theatre District and South Station with easy walking access to Tufts Medical Center and Downtown Crossing; known for its concentration of restaurants and small businesses along Beach and Harrison Streets, with new condo and apartment buildings replacing older commercial space in recent years.
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How do people get around Chinatown?
Orange Line: Chinatown; Silver Line (bus rapid transit, SL4/SL5): Chinatown
What's the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Chinatown right now?
Average asking rent is $4,942/mo, as of August 2026.
How does Chinatown rent compare with nearby neighborhoods for a 2-bedroom?
Chinatown's average is $4,942/mo, next to South End $4,559/mo, South Boston $4,155/mo — same bed size, same month, and only areas with enough active listings to report.
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