
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA from $700 (83 Rentals)
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45 Calvin St, Unit 3

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85 High St, Unit 1

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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2

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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

43 Bradley St.

43 Temple St

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

155 Trenton St
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Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2

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211 Princeton St

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15 New Hampshire Ave

43 Bradley St.

Boylston St, 40

21 5th St
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16 5th St

165 Hawthorne St

93 Beacon St

Cambridge Ivy Inn

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7INK

32 Munroe St

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The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+
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48 Harvard St, Unit 3

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195 Maverick St, Unit B1

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140 Bennington St, Unit 2

185 Marion St

52 Washington 302

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52 Washington St

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74 Otis St, Unit 2

72 Revere St

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Charlestown
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9 Hancock St

9 Hancock St

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17 Quincy St, Unit 2

2 Elmwood St

286 Princeton St

30 Decatur St

40 Anderson St

88 Washington Ave

120 Eutaw St

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767 Broadway, Unit #4
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Charlestown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charlestown?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Charlestown Studio Apartments | $2,715 | $1,550 | $8,068 |
| Cheap Charlestown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,320 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,109 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,804 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,003 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,692 | $3,700 | $7,995 |
| Charlestown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,483 | $5,500 | $9,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlestown, MA
Pricing Updated: 03/13/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mystic | $5,800 | $1,800 | 46 |
| Charlestown Navy Yard | $6,250 | $1,600 | 133 |
Cheapest Available Charlestown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlestown, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,517. Cambridge Ivy Inn in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlestown apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| Cambridge Ivy Inn | Room Lodging Style | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| 7INK | Impact | 4BR,2BA | $1,625 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlestown area is the $0.17 price per square foot 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Charlestown apartment is the 767 Broadway Model at 767 Broadway, Unit #4 starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 767 Broadway, Unit #4 | 767 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #1 | 7 Shawmut Ter | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 117 Beacon St | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 54 S Russell St | 54 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 66 Phillips St, Unit A | 66 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 271 Newbury St, Unit 2 | 271 Newbury St | Studio ,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 Atlas Lofts listed at $2,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlestown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlestown Apartment is $1,517 at Boylston St, 40.
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 $1,746.
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