
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bunker Hill Neighborhood of Charlestown, MA from $1,500 (40 Rentals)
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1 Salem St

150 Bunker Hill St

Furnished Private Bedroom in North End

Furnished Private Bedroom in North End

The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Charlestown
26 Beacon St
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298-300 Meridian St

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42 Lomasney Way, Unit 1

42 Lomasney Wy, Unit 1

80 Havre St

315 Meridian St

300 Meridian St, Unit 300 - 7

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18 Chestnut St, Unit 1
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17 Chestnut St, Unit 1

25 Division St, Unit 1

25 Division St, Unit 2

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42 Lomasney Way, Unit 1

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15 Sheafe St, Unit 2

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147 Meridian St, Unit 2

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3 Stillman St, Unit 2

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147 Meridian St, Unit 1
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298 Meridian St

530-532 Medford Street, Unit 532 - 1

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6 Unity St, Unit 1

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38 Sackville St, Unit 1

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22 Henchman St, Unit 2

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22 Sheafe St, Unit 2

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236 Sumner St

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155 Endicott St, Unit 7
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34 Charter St

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207 Salem St, Unit 1

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269 Main St, Unit 2B

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Coppersmith Village

91 Prince St

10 Wiget St

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Bunker Hill, Charlestown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bunker Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill Studio Apartments | $3,069 | $2,250 | $5,124 |
| Bunker Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,496 | $1,550 | $8,278 |
| Bunker Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,541 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| Bunker Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,577 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Bunker Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,664 | $3,720 | $8,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Bunker Hill Neighborhood of Charlestown, MA.
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Cheapest Available Bunker Hill Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Anchorage | Studio Special | Studio,1BA | $2,380 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bunker Hill, MA
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bunker Hill area is the $0.30 price per square foot 218 Hanover St Model at 218 Hanover St, Unit 4 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Bunker Hill apartment is the 22 Sheafe St Model at 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bunker Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 Hanover St, Unit 4 | 218 Hanover St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 22 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 26 Fleet St, Unit 7 | 26 Fleet St | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 15 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 15 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 210 Hanover St, Unit 7 | 210 Hanover St | 3BR,1BA | $0.42 |
| 13 Cooper St, Unit 4G | 13 Cooper St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 155 Endicott St, Unit 3 | 155 Endicott St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 417 Hanover St, Unit 6 | 417 Hanover St | 2BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 57 Fleet St, Unit 3 | 57 Fleet St | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 147 Meridian St, Unit 1 | 147 Meridian St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBunker Hill, Charlestown, MA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bunker Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bunker Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bunker Hill is under $2,380.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bunker Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Bunker Hill is The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Bunker Hill costs $6,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bunker Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in Bunker Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bunker Hill?
Cheap apartments in Bunker Hill have an average cost of $471 which is $6,029 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bunker Hill.
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