Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA from $700 (109 Rentals)

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1 Salem St
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1 Salem St

1 Salem StCharlestown, MA 02129
property at 473-475-475 Windsor St

$875

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$875

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473-475-475 Windsor St

CambridgeMA02141
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96 Munroe St
$1,250 - $1,500
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$1,250 - $1,500

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$1,250 - $1,500
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

96 Munroe St

96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

19 Hunting St, Unit 1

19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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property at 36-40 Orange St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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36-40 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550

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$1,600 - $2,550
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Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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18 Autumn St
$1,650 - $1,775
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$1,650 - $1,775

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$1,650 - $1,775
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

18 Autumn St

18 Autumn StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 549 Bennington St

$1,700

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549 Bennington St

BostonMA02128
property at 14 Monument Sq

$1,800 - $2,300

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$1,800

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$1,800

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14 Monument Sq

BostonMA02129
property at 392 Ferry St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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392 Ferry St

MaldenMA02148
property at 95 Orange St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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95 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 30 Beacon St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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30 Beacon St

SomervilleMA02143

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property at 50 Columbus Ave

$1,850 - $2,450

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$1,850

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50 Columbus Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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49 Wellington Ave, Unit 2
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

49 Wellington Ave, Unit 2

49 Wellington AveEverett, MA 02149
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property at 88 Broadway

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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88 Broadway

ChelseaMA02150
property at 522 Saratoga St

$1,895 - $1,950

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$1,950

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522 Saratoga St

BostonMA02128
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8
$1,995
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$1,995

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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

304 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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Charlestown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlestown, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Charlestown, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlestown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Little Mystic$4,950$1,80019
Charlestown Navy Yard$5,050$1,70068

Cheapest Available Charlestown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlestown, MA is a Studio unit found at 16 5th in the Ferryway neighborhood priced from $1,550. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlestown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16 5th0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,550
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Carter HeightsAffordable 1 Bedroom (TC, 60% AMI)1BR,1BA$1,929
45-47 Everett St45-47 Everett St - 42BR,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlestown area is the $0.03 price per square foot 80 Phillips Model at 80 Phillips, Unit 5 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Charlestown apartment is the 64 Prince St Model at 64 Prince St, Unit 2 starting at $3,450 with a $0.03 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlestown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
80 Phillips, Unit 580 Phillips2BR,1BA$0.03
64 Prince St, Unit 264 Prince St3BR,1.5BA$0.03
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
80 Havre St, Unit 280 Havre St1BR,1BA$0.22

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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 16 5th listed at $1,550.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlestown Apartment is $1,700 at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+.

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 $2,175 at 45-47 Everett St.

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