Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA from $950 (71 Rentals)

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1 Salem StCharlestown, MA 02129
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29 Derby St, Unit 3
$950
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29 Derby St, Unit 3

29 Derby StSomerville, MA 02145
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211 Princeton St, Unit 1
$1,500
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211 Princeton St, Unit 1

211 Princeton StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 93 Orange St

93 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 25 Oakland Ave

25 Oakland Ave

EverettMA02149
property at 75 Winthrop St

75 Winthrop St

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property at 303 Princeton St

303 Princeton St

BostonMA02128
property at 175 Washington St

175 Washington St

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property at 103 Shurtleff St

103 Shurtleff St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 33 Medford St

33 Medford St

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120 Tremont St, Unit 110
$1,900
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120 Tremont St, Unit 110

120 Tremont StEverett, MA 02149
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property at 95 Orange St

95 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 569 Somerville Ave

569 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 26 Beacon St

26 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
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28 Chelsea St
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28 Chelsea St

28 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 185 Marion St

185 Marion St

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property at 12 Woodland St

12 Woodland St

EverettMA02149
property at 237 Lexington St

237 Lexington St

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4 Webster Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
$2,000
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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16 Nashua St
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16 Nashua St

16 Nashua StSomerville, MA 02145
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Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

69 / 100

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Many nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charlestown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Charlestown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Charlestown is at 14 Horace St listed at $1,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlestown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlestown Apartment is $1,100 at 14 Horace St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Charlestown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charlestown is starting from $1,100 at 14 Horace St.

What is the most affordable Charlestown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charlestown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 14 Horace St and starts from $1,100.

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