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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.
Apartment for rent
Special offer
$3,500/moFees may apply
81 Essex St, APT 42, Boston, MA 02111
2beds
578sqft
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Apartment
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Air conditioner
Wood
What's special
Hardwood floorsExtra-large windows
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wood
Cooling
- Air Conditioner
Features
- Elevator
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 578 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: Essex Apartments, 81
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Management, Parking
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $3,500-2.8%$6/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,600+9.1%$6/sqft |
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| 3/27/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/6/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,300$6/sqft |
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| 6/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/8/2023 | Price change | $3,300+10%$6/sqft |
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| 2/23/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,000+7.1%$5/sqft |
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| 3/18/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/17/2022 | Price change | $2,800+9.8%$5/sqft |
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| 3/9/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,550+2%$4/sqft |
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| 4/30/2015 | Listing removed | $2,500$4/sqft |
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| 3/1/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,500+4.2%$4/sqft |
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| 5/29/2014 | Listing removed | $2,400$4/sqft |
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| 5/3/2014 | Price change | $2,400-2%$4/sqft |
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| 4/12/2014 | Listed for rent | $2,450+4.3%$4/sqft |
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| 4/24/2013 | Listing removed | $2,350$4/sqft |
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| 3/18/2013 | Listed for rent | $2,350$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Chinatown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Quincy Upper SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- NABoston Adult AcademyGrades: 11-12Distance: 0.5 mi
There are 6 available units in this apartment building
- Special offer! **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**
- 1 MONTH FREE RENT on ALL UNITS NOW - SEPT. 1st *Must meet qualifying lease terms and conditions* Specials subject to change
- 1 MONTH FREE RENT on ALL VACANT UNITS *Must meet qualifying lease terms and conditions* Specials subject to change







