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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.
- 3 units available
- 1 Bed • 2 Beds
- Location
- 81 Essex Street, Boston MA 02111, Chinatown - Leather District
- Amenities
- On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Air conditioning, Elevator + more
- Price range (total price, 12 month lease)
- $2,625 mo - $2,700 mo
- Commute
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Price and Availability
81 Essex apartments start at $2,625/month. There are 3 available apartments priced from $2,625 to $2,700. Prices were last verified by 81 Essex (Total price includes base rent and required monthly fees—select a unit to view full breakdown.)
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Unit 74
Avail. Jul 1
$2,625 moTotal price12-mo lease
Unit 51
Avail. Apr 1
$2,700
$2,675 moTotal price12-mo lease
Unit 84
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$2,800
$2,700 moTotal price12-mo lease
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Amenities
- On-Site Laundry
- Hardwood Floors
- 24hr Maintenance
- Garage
- Air Conditioning
- Elevator
Unit Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Carpet
- Hardwood Floors
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Property Amenities
- Elevator
- On-Site Laundry
- Parking
- 24hr Maintenance
- Garage
- Media Room
- 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
Must have 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Explore the Area
- Wings Live Poultry 水昌鷄欄0.1 mi
- Great Neck Healthy Food Inc 裕威0.1 mi
- Jia Ho Supermarket0.2 mi
- Jia Ho Supermarket0.2 mi
- Roche Bros.0.2 mi
- Chow City Dim Sum0
- Hei La Moon0.1 mi
- New Moon Villa Chinese0.1 mi
- The Chicken & Rice Guys - Downtown0.1 mi
- Kaze0.1 mi
- Essex and Kingston0.1 mi
- Essex St @ Kingston St0.1 mi
- Bedford St @ Chauncy St0.1 mi
- Chinatown0.1 mi
- Chinatown0.1 mi
- 0.4 miJosiah Quincy Elementary School — Public, PK-5, 832 students, 0.4 miles away,GreatSchools rating 4 out of 10.
- 0.5 miQuincy Upper School — Public, 6-12, 507 students, 0.5 miles away,GreatSchools rating 2 out of 10.
- 0.9 miWilliam Mckinley — Public, 1-12, 355 students, 0.9 miles away,GreatSchools rating 1 out of 10.
- 0.9 miSnowden Int'L High School — Public, 9-12, 444 students, 0.9 miles away,GreatSchools rating 2 out of 10.
- 1.0 miEliot Elementary School — Public, PK-8, 635 students, 1.0 miles away,GreatSchools rating 6 out of 10.
- Data provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
- Oxford Place Playground0.1 mi
- Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park0.1 mi
- Mary Soo Hoo Park0.1 mi
- Leather District Park0.2 mi
- Winthrop Square0.2 mi
- UFC Gym0.1 mi
- Paramount Theatre0.1 mi
- Modern Theatre0.1 mi
- Urban College of Boston Learning Resource Center0.1 mi
- Boston Public Library Chinatown0.1 mi
- Bay Village Dog Park0.4 mi
- Boston Veterinary Clinic0.5 mi
- Loyal Companion0.5 mi
- Boston Veterinary Care0.6 mi
- D'Tails Pet Boutique0.7 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 3 units available starting at $2,625 per month (total price with fees when signing a 12 month lease). Check out the Price and Availability section for the most up-to-date unit information.
In Boston, MA, the average rent is $2,957+ for a studio, $3,457+ for a 1-bedroom, $4,253+ for a 2-bedroom, and $4,592+ 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 24hr maintenance. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
81 Essex is offering the following rent specials: **First & last month’s rent deposits REQUIRED. 1 Mo. Security Deposit may be required. Renter’s insurance policy required. $75/month pet fee – waived for documented ESA/service animals. Monthly parking availability & rates vary**
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.