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Rental terms in Charlestown as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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21 Charles St
$3,575
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$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,575
Studio Apartments Available Oct 27

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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270 Harvard St
$3,620
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Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,620
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 23

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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5 Glassworks Ave
$3,645
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Base Rent
$3,290
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,645
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 27

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Essex St
$3,660
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Base Rent
$3,220
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,660
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Essex St
$3,680
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Base Rent
$3,240
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,680
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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88 Ames St
$3,780
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Base Rent
$3,420
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,780
Studio Apartments Available Oct 27

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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5 Glassworks Ave
$4,205
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,850
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$4,205
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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5 Glassworks Ave
$4,520
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Base Rent
$4,080
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,520
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Charlestown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Charlestown?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Charlestown is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Charlestown Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Charlestown is $4,790.

What is the largest Short-term Charlestown Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Charlestown is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.

What is the average size for Charlestown Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Charlestown is currently at 594 sq ft.

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