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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA from $700 (118 Rentals)
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$900
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$900
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99 School St, Unit 1
99 School StSomerville, MA 02143
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$950
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$950
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$950
29 Derby St, Unit 3
29 Derby StSomerville, MA 02145
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$975
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$975
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$975
45 Calvin St, Unit 1
45 Calvin StSomerville, MA 02143
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$995
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$995
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280 McGrath Hwy
280 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02143
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$1,050
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$1,050
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$1,050
167 Main ST, Unit 2-2
167 Main STMalden, MA 02148
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$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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$1,100 - $5,800
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1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now14 Horace St
14 Horace StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,175
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$1,175
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$1,175
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155 Trenton StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,200
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$1,200
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$1,200
29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2
29 Bailey RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$1,280
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now15 New Hampshire Ave
15 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
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$1,350
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$1,350
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96 Munroe St, Unit 1
96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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$1,411 - $17,122
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now7INK
217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
21 5th St
ChelseaMA02150
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$1,500
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$1,500
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211 Princeton St, Unit 1
211 Princeton StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,517 - $4,250
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Boylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
104 Beacon St
ChelseaMA02150
16 5th St
ChelseaMA02150
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$1,600 - $2,550
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
102 Beacon St
ChelseaMA02150
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14 Monument Sq
BostonMA02129
93 Orange St
ChelseaMA02150
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$1,700
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+
9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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$1,700 - $2,700
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityParkwood Apartments
16 James StMalden, MA 02148
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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room
37 Oak StBoston, MA 02111
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48 Harvard St, Unit 3
48 Harvard StChelsea, MA 02150
52 Washington Ave
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52 Washington St
ChelseaMA02150
25 Oakland Ave
EverettMA02149
75 Winthrop St
EverettMA02149
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$1,825
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$1,825
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$1,825
114 Perkins St, Unit 5
114 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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$1,850
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$1,850
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$1,850
4 Forster St, Unit 1
4 Forster StSomerville, MA 02145
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$1,850
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$1,850
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117A Hawthorne St, Unit 3
117A Hawthorne StChelsea, MA 02150
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43 Madison St, Unit #B
43 Madison StMalden, MA 02148
303 Princeton St
BostonMA02128
175 Washington St
ChelseaMA02150
52 Washington
ChelseaMA02150
4 Forster St
SomervilleMA02145
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103 Shurtleff St
ChelseaMA02150
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$1,900 - $2,645
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$1,900 - $2,645
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
33 Medford St
ChelseaMA02150
136 Bow St
MedfordMA02155
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74 Otis St, Unit 2
74 Otis StCambridge, MA 02141
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120 Tremont St, Unit 110
120 Tremont StEverett, MA 02149
6 Monmouth St
BostonMA02128
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95 Beacon St, Unit 2
95 Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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95A Beacon St
95A Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
95 Orange St
ChelseaMA02150
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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 | $2,725 | $1,495 | $8,267 |
| Cheap Charlestown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,214 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,882 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,425 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,613 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,494 | $975 | $9,182 |
| Charlestown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,351 | $4,500 | $8,975 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlestown, MA
Pricing Updated: 12/12/2025Current 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 | $5,800 | $1,675 | 132 |
| Little Mystic | $5,800 | $1,675 | 28 |
Cheapest Available Charlestown Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Horace St | 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 7INK | Georgia | 3BR,2BA | $1,448 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA
As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlestown area is the $0.20 price per square foot 18 Parmenter St Model at 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Charlestown apartment is the 54 S Russell St Model at 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 | 18 Parmenter St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 | 54 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 8 Curtis St, Unit 6 | 8 Curtis St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 75 Division St, Unit 1 | 75 Division St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 114 Perkins St, Unit 5 | 114 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 3 Pembroke St, Unit D | 3 Pembroke St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2 | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 177 Beacon St, Unit 23 | 177 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 30 Linden St, Unit 26-1 | 30 Linden St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
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Getting Around Charlestown, MA
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
Good Transit
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 136 & 138 Highland Avenue listed at $1,900.
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 most affordable Charlestown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Charlestown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,448.
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