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28 Orleans St
28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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85 High St, Unit 1
85 High StMalden, MA 02148
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49 Walnut StMalden, MA 02148
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96 Munroe St
96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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211 Princeton St
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662 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2
29 Bailey RdSomerville, MA 02145
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15 New Hampshire Ave, Unit #3
15 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
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11 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
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15 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
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124 Bowdoin St
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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
70 Park St
SomervilleMA02143
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9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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16 James StMalden, MA 02148
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48 Harvard St, Unit 3
48 Harvard StChelsea, MA 02150
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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110 Perkins St, Unit 7
110 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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290 Newbury St, Unit RL
290 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
284 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
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10 Marion St, Unit R
10 Marion StBoston, MA 02128
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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 |
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| Cheap Charlestown Studio Apartments | $2,867 | $1,200 | $9,092 |
| Cheap Charlestown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,398 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,243 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,484 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,952 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,794 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlestown, MA
Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Navy Yard | $5,200 | $1,600 | 86 |
| Little Mystic | $5,200 | $1,800 | 25 |
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 $1,525. Parkwood Apartments in the Ferryway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlestown apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 5th | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Parkwood Apartments | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 7INK | Century | 4BR,2BA | $1,704 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlestown area is the $0.03 price per square foot 141 Cottage St Model at 141 Cottage St, Unit 2 in the in the Airport neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Charlestown apartment is the 720 Massachusetts Ave Model at 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,050 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Kendall Square 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Cottage St, Unit 2 | 141 Cottage St | 4BR,1BA | $0.03 |
| 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 720 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 110 Perkins St, Unit 7 | 110 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 271 Newbury St, Unit 2 | 271 Newbury 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 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 3 Nichols St, Unit 2 | 3 Nichols St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
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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 $1,525.
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 $2,500 at Parkwood Apartments.
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 $1,763.
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