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45 Calvin St, Unit 1
45 Calvin StSomerville, MA 02143
121 Hancock St
EverettMA02149
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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2
167 Main STMalden, MA 02148
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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155 Trenton StBoston, MA 02128
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11 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
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15 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
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Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston
153 Trenton StBoston, MA 02128
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96 Munroe St, Unit 1
96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
21 5th St
ChelseaMA02150
16 5th St
ChelseaMA02150
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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
104 Beacon St
ChelseaMA02150
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50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
102 Beacon St
ChelseaMA02150
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32 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room
37 Oak StBoston, MA 02111
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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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48 Harvard St, Unit 3
48 Harvard StChelsea, MA 02150
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16 James StMalden, MA 02148
93 Orange St
ChelseaMA02150
9 6th St
ChelseaMA02150
829 Broadway
ChelseaMA02150
25 Oakland Ave
EverettMA02149
4 Washington Ave
ChelseaMA02150
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478 Beacon St, Unit A
478 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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52 Washington Ave
ChelseaMA02150
52 Washington
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149 Nichols St
EverettMA02149
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Box District
22 Gerrish AveChelsea, MA 02150
101 Shurtleff St
ChelseaMA02150
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114 Perkins St, Unit 5
114 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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4 Forster St, Unit 1
4 Forster StSomerville, MA 02145
105 Shurtleff St
ChelseaMA02150
52 Washington St
ChelseaMA02150
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103 Shurtleff St
ChelseaMA02150
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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32 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
33 Medford St
ChelseaMA02150
75 Winthrop St
EverettMA02149
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95A Beacon St
95A Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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95 Beacon St, Unit 2
95 Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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74 Otis St, Unit 2
74 Otis StCambridge, MA 02141
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18 Parmenter St, Unit 1
18 Parmenter StBoston, MA 02113
1150 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02139
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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 | $2,784 | $1,495 | $6,037 |
| Cheap Charlestown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,232 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,933 | $2,025 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,334 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,615 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,325 | $975 | $8,000 |
| Charlestown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,608 | $4,500 | $8,975 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlestown, MA
Pricing Updated: 10/28/2025Current 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 |
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| Charlestown Navy Yard | $6,160 | $1,700 | 131 |
| Little Mystic | $6,211 | $2,113 | 858 |
Cheapest Available Charlestown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlestown, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,494. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7INK | Georgia | 3BR,2BA | $1,494 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Anchorage | Studio Special | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA
As of October 28, 2025 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 75 Division St Model at 75 Division St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Chelsea 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.19 |
| 3 Pembroke St, Unit D | 3 Pembroke St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7 | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 478 Beacon St, Unit A | 478 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 24 Phillips St, Unit 1 | 24 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 11 Anderson St, Unit 2 | 11 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 397 Marlborough St, Unit 1 | 397 Marlborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 43 Hancock St | 43 Hancock St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
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Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
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Biking is convenient for most trips
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69 / 100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charlestown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Charlestown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charlestown is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charlestown?
The cheapest apartment in Charlestown is The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Charlestown costs $6,185.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Charlestown?
Cheap apartments in Charlestown have an average cost of $395 which is $5,790 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlestown.
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