Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA Under $2,000 (123 Rentals)

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1 Salem St
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1 Salem St

1 Salem StCharlestown, MA 02129
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split
$2,000
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1
$2,000
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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27 Lexington St, Unit 3
$2,000
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27 Lexington St, Unit 3

27 Lexington StBoston, MA 02128
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1
$2,000
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2
$1,995
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$1,995

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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2

117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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11 Anderson St, Unit 2##
$1,995
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$1,995

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11 Anderson St, Unit 2##

11 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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28 Chelsea St
$1,950
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$1,950

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28 Chelsea St

28 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
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120 Tremont St, Unit 110
$1,900
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$1,900

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120 Tremont St, Unit 110

120 Tremont StEverett, MA 02149
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95A Beacon St
$1,900
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$1,900

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95A Beacon St

95A Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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4 Forster St, Unit 1
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

4 Forster St, Unit 1

4 Forster StSomerville, MA 02145
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211 Princeton St, Unit 1
$1,500
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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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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2
$1,050
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$1,050

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$1,050
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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2

167 Main STMalden, MA 02148
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29 Derby St, Unit 3
$950
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$950

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$950
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29 Derby St, Unit 3

29 Derby StSomerville, MA 02145
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237 Lexington St

BostonMA02128
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12 Woodland St

EverettMA02149
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4 Webster Ave

SomervilleMA02143

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlestown

How much are Studio apartments in Charlestown?

There are currently 1,283 Studio Apartments in Charlestown with rent ranges from $1,495 to $8,267 with an average price of $2,739.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Charlestown Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Charlestown ranges from $950 to $17,687 with an average monthly rent of $3,218.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Charlestown cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Charlestown range from $1,900 to $14,196. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,869.

How expensive are Charlestown Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 677 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Charlestown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $995 to $16,816 - averaging $4,406 for the location.

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