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Charlestown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlestown, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charlestown, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlestown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Little Mystic$4,700$2,3508
Charlestown Navy Yard$5,500$1,400114

Cheapest Available Charlestown Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlestown, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 16 Nashua St in the Harvard Square neighborhood priced from $1,200. 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,474. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlestown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16 Nashua St76 Perkins by the room1BR,1BA$1,200
7INKGeorgia3BR,2BA$1,474
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA and Nearby

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlestown area is the $0.17 price per square foot 7A Taylor St Model at 7A Taylor St, Unit 3 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Charlestown apartment is the 7A Taylor St Model at 7A Taylor St, Unit 3 starting at $1,650 with a $0.17 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlestown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7A Taylor St, Unit 37A Taylor StStudio ,1BA$0.17
7A Taylor St, Unit 37A Taylor StStudio ,1BA$0.17
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
61 Salem St, Unit 161 Salem StStudio ,1BA$0.18
95A Beacon St, Unit A95A Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
23 Arlington St, Unit 323 Arlington StStudio ,1BA$0.19
151 Perkins St, Unit 1151 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
400 Beacon St, Unit 405 BEACON ST 2400 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
8 Curtis St, Unit 68 Curtis St1BR,1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlestown

What type of rentals are currently available in Charlestown?

There are currently 5216 Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $45,000. There are also 2830 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charlestown ranging from $900 to $55,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Charlestown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charlestown ranges from $900 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,547.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Charlestown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Charlestown range from $1,474 to $45,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $995.

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