
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA from $700 (72 Rentals)
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45 Calvin St, Unit 1

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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2

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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

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43 Bradley St, Unit 2

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14 Shawmut Ter, Unit 2

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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2

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420 Medford St, Unit 1

15 New Hampshire Ave
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Boylston St, 40

7INK

Furnished Private Bedroom in North End

165 Hawthorne St

Cambridge Ivy Inn

1 Heard St

Furnished Private Bedroom in Charlestown

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45 Gardena St, Unit 3M

RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bath in East Somerville!

52 Washington St
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The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+

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48 Harvard St, Unit 3

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140 Bennington St, Unit 2

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4 Forster St, Unit 1

52 Washington

61 Crescent St

25 Oakland Ave

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74 Otis St, Unit 2R

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10 Harvard St, Unit 2
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74 Otis St, Unit 2

75 Winthrop St

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154 Broadway

20 Benedict St

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20 Benedict St, Unit 1F

126-128 Vernal St

2 Elmwood St

4 Forster St

303 Princeton St

149 Nichols St
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43 Hancock St

17 Suffolk St

101 Brooks St

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78 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1

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767 Broadway, Unit #4

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95 Beacon St, Unit 2

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95A Beacon St

138 Highland Ave

24 Mount Vernon St

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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 | $2,758 | $1,595 | $6,028 |
| Cheap Charlestown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,240 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,888 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,472 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charlestown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,714 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,605 | $975 | $9,182 |
| Charlestown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,082 | $1,200 | $8,975 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlestown, MA
Pricing Updated: 01/27/2026Current 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 | $5,800 | $1,575 | 128 |
| Little Mystic | $5,800 | $1,625 | 24 |
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. 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,531. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlestown apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| 7INK | Impact | 4BR,2BA | $1,531 |
| Cambridge Ivy Inn | Room Lodging Style | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA
As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlestown area is the $0.21 price per square foot 405 Beacon St Model at 405 Beacon St, Unit 10 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,095. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 405 Beacon St, Unit 10 | 405 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 | 54 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 75 Division St, Unit 1 | 75 Division St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 767 Broadway, Unit #4 | 767 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
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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 $1,950.
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 $1,797.
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