
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bunker Hill Neighborhood of Charlestown, MA from $1,000 (60 Rentals)
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1 Salem St

150 Bunker Hill St

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388 Meridian St, Unit #2

The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+

14 Monument Sq

88 Broadway

42 Lomasney Wy, Unit 1

Anchors Weigh

25 Division St, Unit 2
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298 Meridian St, Unit 298 - 1

38 Williams St, Unit D

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20 Cooper St

80 Havre St

6 Pembroke St, Unit 3

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56 Prince St, Unit 1

19 Clark St

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80 Havre St, Unit 2

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17 Chestnut St, Unit 1

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18 Chestnut St, Unit 1
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288 Hanover St

181 Salem St

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15 Sheafe St, Unit 2

391 Meridian St

6 Admirals Wy

7 Pembroke St, Unit 4

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181 Salem St, Unit 9

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30 Sheafe St, Unit 3

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22 Sheafe St, Unit 2

161 Endicott St, Unit 2R
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38 Sackville St, Unit 1

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7 Margaret St, Unit 1

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39 Charter St

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37 Sackville St, Unit 1

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236 Sumner St

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21 Havre St, Unit 2

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12 Summer St, Unit 3

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4 Garden Ct

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269 Main St, Unit 2B

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155 Endicott St, Unit 7
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200 Captains Row, Unit 209

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13 Wiget St

315 Meridian St

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3 Glassworks Ave

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115 Salem St, Unit 12

24 Maverick St

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22 Fleet St

158 Salem St

17 Fleet St

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345 Border 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 | $3,033 | $1,800 | $4,540 |
| Bunker Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,607 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Bunker Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,578 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Bunker Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,410 | $1,000 | $9,000 |
| Bunker Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,936 | $4,500 | $8,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 60 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bunker Hill, MA
As of July 22, 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 |
| 435 Hanover St, Unit 4D | 435 Hanover St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 39 Charter St | 39 Charter St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 4 Garden Ct, Unit 4C | 4 Garden Ct | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 15 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 15 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 13 Cooper St, Unit 4G | 13 Cooper St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 155 Endicott St, Unit 3 | 155 Endicott St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 80 Havre St, Unit 2 | 80 Havre St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 12 Summer St, Unit 3 | 12 Summer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
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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 $1,700.
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 $6,800.
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 19 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 $278 which is $6,522 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bunker Hill.
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