Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA from $800 (138 Rentals)

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1 Salem St
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1 Salem St

1 Salem StCharlestown, MA 02129
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28 Orleans St
$870 - $1,120
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$870 - $1,120
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available May 31

28 Orleans St

28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 121 Hancock St

$1,000

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121 Hancock St

EverettMA02149
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17 Wheeler St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$1,125
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$1,125
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$1,125
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

17 Wheeler St, Unit 2, Unit 2

17 Wheeler StSomerville, MA 02145
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28 Derne St, Unit 6, Unit 6
$1,250
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$1,250
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$1,250
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28 Derne St, Unit 6, Unit 6

28 Derne StBoston, MA 02114
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property at 21 5th St

$1,495 - $1,550

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$1,550
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21 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
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$1,495 - $1,575

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16 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 165 Hawthorne St

$1,595 - $1,695

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165 Hawthorne St

ChelseaMA02150
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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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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Charlestown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlestown, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026

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$6,000$1,80032
Charlestown Navy Yard$6,350$1,60081

Cheapest Available Charlestown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKGeorgia3BR,2BA$1,420
Parkwood ApartmentsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlestown area is the $0.17 price per square foot 8 Fulkerson St Model at 8 Fulkerson St, Unit R in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,685. The second greatest value Charlestown apartment is the 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 starting at $1,700 with a $0.17 price per square foot in the Ferryway 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.
8 Fulkerson St, Unit R8 Fulkerson StStudio ,1BA$0.17
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
767 Broadway, Unit #4767 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.19
405 Beacon St, Unit 2405 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
296 Meridian St, Unit 2296 Meridian St1BR,1BA$0.21
271 Newbury St, Unit 2271 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.21

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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 Parkwood Apartments listed at $1,700.

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 $2,000 at APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston.

What is the most affordable Charlestown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charlestown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,420.

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