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81 Essex
Property highlights
Situated just minutes from Boston’s key attractions, 81 Essex offers unmatched convenience and accessibility. The property is perfectly placed near the Theater District, Boston Common, Chinatown, South Station, and Downtown Crossing, making commutes a breeze with access to multiple MBTA lines. Residents praise the natural light-filled apartments offered by the extra-large windows and stylish hardwood floors that exude warmth and elegance. The building provides on-site laundry facilities and 24-hour emergency maintenance for ultimate convenience and peace of mind. Additionally, this cost-effective property is ideal for pet owners with both cats and dogs being welcome.
- 1 unit available
- 1 Bed • 2 Beds
- Location
- 81 Essex Street, Boston MA 02111, Chinatown - Leather District
- Amenities
- On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Air conditioning + more
- Price range (base price, 12 month lease)
- $3,000+ mo - $3,000+ mo
- Commute
Rent Special
1 MONTH FREE RENT on ALL VACANT UNITS *Must meet qualifying lease terms and conditions* Specials subject to change
Restrictions may apply
Price and Availability
81 Essex apartments start at $3,000/month. There are 1 available apartments priced from $3,000 to $3,000. Prices were last verified by 81 Essex 2 hours ago. (Prices listed include base rent only—contact the property for full details.)
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Unit 84
Avail. Jan 1
$3,000+ moBase rent12-mo lease
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Amenities
On-site laundry
Hardwood floors
Pet friendly
24hr maintenance
Garage
Air conditioning
Unit Amenities
air conditioning
carpet
hardwood floors
oven
range
refrigerator
Property Amenities
elevator
on-site laundry
parking
24hr maintenance
garage
media room
cats allowed
dogs allowed
accessible
81 Essex is situated just minutes from many of the city’s main attractions, including The Theater District, The Boston Common, Chinatown, South Station, and Downtown Crossing. The residences feature extra-large windows, central heat and air conditioning, and many have hardwood floors.The complex is convenient to the MBTA Red, Orange, Green, or Silver Lines. Major highways 90 & 93 are just a stone’s throw away. Monthly parking is available at several area garages.Nearby college and graduate schools include Tufts Medical, New England Law, Emerson, New England Medical, and Suffolk. Additional amenities include on-site laundry and 24-hour emergency maintenance.
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Property Details (Fees & Lease)
Must have 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Pets allowed
Cats, dogs
rent
75.0
limit
2
Explore the Area
Jia Ho Supermarket
0.1 mi
Roche Bros.
0.2 mi
C-Mart
0.5 mi
Whole Foods Market
0.5 mi
DeLuca's Market
0.5 mi
Chow City Dim Sum
0New Moon Villa Chinese
0.1 mi
Kaze
0.1 mi
Stillwater
0.1 mi
Gene’s Chinese Flatbread Café
0.1 mi
Essex and Kingston
0.1 mi
Essex St @ Kingston St
0.1 mi
Bedford St @ Chauncy St
0.1 mi
Chinatown
0.1 mi
Chinatown
0.1 mi
Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base
1.7 mi
Boston Harbor Seaplane Base (Cape Air Seaplanes)
1.7 mi
Logan International Airport
2.6 mi
Norwood Memorial Airport
12.7 mi
Laurence G. Hanscom Field
14.1 mi
4 /10
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK-5
832 Students
0.4 mi
2 /10
Quincy Upper School
Public6-12
507 Students
0.5 mi
1 /10
William Mckinley
Public1-12
355 Students
0.9 mi
2 /10
Snowden Int'L High School
Public9-12
444 Students
0.9 mi
6 /10
Eliot Elementary School
PublicPK-8
635 Students
1.0 mi
Data provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
Oxford Place Playground
0.1 mi
Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park
0.1 mi
Mary Soo Hoo Park
0.1 mi
Leather District Park
0.2 mi
Winthrop Square
0.2 mi
UFC Gym
0.1 mi
Paramount Theatre
0.1 mi
Modern Theatre
0.1 mi
Urban College of Boston Learning Resource Center
0.1 mi
Boston Public Library Chinatown
0.1 mi
Boston Veterinary Clinic
0.5 mi
Loyal Companion
0.5 mi
Boston Veterinary Care
0.6 mi
D'Tails Pet Boutique
0.7 mi
South Boston Animal Hospital
0.7 mi
Getting Around
Walk & Transit Scores
Walk Score: 99 — Walker's Paradise, everything you need just steps away.Transit Score: 100 — Excellent transit access across the city.Public Transit Access
The Chinatown - Leather District area benefits from access to public transit options, such as 150 nearby routes: 119 bus, 17 rail, 14 otherNearby public transit stops include:
- Essex and Kingston (~0.05 mi)
- Essex St @ Kingston St (~0.06 mi)
- Bedford St @ Chauncy St (~0.06 mi)
- Chinatown (~0.11 mi)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
81 Essex has a unit available for $3,000 per month (base price without fees when signing a 12 month lease). Check out the Price and Availability section for more information on this unit.
In Boston, MA, the average rent is $2,995+ for a studio, $3,401+ for a 1-bedroom, $4,207+ for a 2-bedroom, and $4,547+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Boston, MA, check out our monthly Boston, MA Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Some of 81 Essex's amenities include on-site laundry, hardwood floors, and pet friendly. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
81 Essex is offering the following rent specials: 1 MONTH FREE RENT on ALL VACANT UNITS *Must meet qualifying lease terms and conditions* Specials subject to change
Yes, 81 Essex is pet-friendly.
Yes, 81 Essex offers parking.
No, 81 Essex does not offer units with in unit laundry.
No, 81 Essex does not have a pool.
Yes, 81 Essex has accessible units.
No, 81 Essex does not have units with dishwashers.