Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA (241 Rentals) Page 2 of 5

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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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770 Boylston St
$3,125
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Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,125
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

770 Boylston St

770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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45 Stuart St
$3,975
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,600
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,975
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 31, 2026

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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22 Water St
$3,015
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,640
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,015
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Leighton St
$3,840
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,400
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,840
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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445 Artisan Way
$2,645
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,290
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,645
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445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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106 13th St
$4,520
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,080
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,520
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 14, 2026

106 13th St

106 13th StBoston, MA 02129
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232 Newbury St
$3,220
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,860
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,220
Studio Apartments Available Dec 29

232 Newbury St

232 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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232 Newbury St
$3,370
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,010
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,370
Studio Apartments Available Dec 29

232 Newbury St

232 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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485 Foley St
$2,135
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,760
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,135
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485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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2 Leighton St
$4,025
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,650
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,025
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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151 N First St
$3,690
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,250
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,690
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 10

151 N First St

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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88 Ames St
$4,325
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Base Rent
$3,950
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,325
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27, 2026

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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120 Kingston St
$3,305
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,930
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,305
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 8

120 Kingston St

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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99 Kneeland St
$2,815
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,440
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,815
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

99 Kneeland St

99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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50 Rogers St
$2,660
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,280
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$2,660
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50 Rogers St

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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270 Harvard St
$2,930
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,490
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,930
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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1 Canal St
$5,900
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,460
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,900
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 28, 2026

1 Canal St

1 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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449 Canal St
$2,515
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,515
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449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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770 Boylston St
$4,205
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,830
Required Monthly Fees
$375

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

770 Boylston St

770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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266 Harvard St
$3,540
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,100
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,540
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18, 2026

266 Harvard St

266 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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445 Artisan Way
$2,700
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,260
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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152 Salem St
$3,820
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,820
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5, 2026

152 Salem St

152 Salem StBoston, MA 02113
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1 Nashua St
$3,430
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,070
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,430
Studio Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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45 Stuart St
$3,820
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,460
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,820
Studio Apartments Available Mar 30, 2026

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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10 Essex St
$2,830
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,390
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,830
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Essex St
$3,680
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,240
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,680
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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285 Third St
$3,805
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,805
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

285 Third St

285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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10 New St
$2,860
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,500
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,860
Studio Apartments Available Jan 4, 2026

10 New St

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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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 $4,645.

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 614 sq ft.

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