Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Charlestown, MA (243 Rentals)

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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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2 Emmons Pl, Unit 2A

2 Emmons Pl
CambridgeMA02138
property at 290 Beacon St

290 Beacon St, Unit 3

290 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
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154 Broadway
$2,030
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Base Rent
$1,670
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,030
Studio Apartments Available Dec 4

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,430
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,070
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,430
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,515
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,515
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$2,625
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,250
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,625
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 3

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,685
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,330
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,685
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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400 Mystic Ave
$2,715
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,300
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,715
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 9

400 Mystic Ave

400 Mystic AveSomerville, MA 02145
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91 Perkins St
$2,745
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,390
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,745
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

91 Perkins St

91 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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400 Mystic Ave
$2,895
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,480
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,895
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 26

400 Mystic Ave

400 Mystic AveSomerville, MA 02145
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123 Highland Ave
$2,915
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,560
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,915
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

123 Highland Ave

123 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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445 Artisan Way
$3,015
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,670
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$3,015
Studio Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$3,035
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,620
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,035
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 10

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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485 Foley St
$3,095
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,720
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,095
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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485 Foley St
$3,185
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,810
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,185
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4, 2026

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$3,205
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,850
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,205
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$3,375
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,020
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,375
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 2

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$3,380
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,000
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,380
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 20

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$3,530
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,090
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,530
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 17

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$3,545
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,200
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$3,545
Studio Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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346 Somerville Ave
$3,590
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,590
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

346 Somerville Ave

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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449 Canal St
$3,710
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,330
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,710
Studio Apartments Available May 4, 2026

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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10 Essex St
$2,750
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,310
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,750
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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21 Charles St
$3,015
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,620
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,015
Studio Apartments Available Dec 11

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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21 Charles St
$3,015
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,620
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,015
Studio Apartments Available Dec 11

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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21 Charles St
$3,025
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,630
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,025
Studio Apartments Available Now

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

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22 Water St
$3,035
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,035
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 2

22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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33 Rogers St
$3,165
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,710
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$3,165
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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334 Harvard St
$3,190
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,190
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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334 Harvard St
$3,225
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,850
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,225
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Leighton St
$3,225
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,870
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,225
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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88 Ames St
$3,300
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,940
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,300
Studio Apartments Available Dec 15

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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88 Ames St
$3,350
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,990
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,350
Studio Apartments Available Now

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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23 Sidney St
$3,375
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,000
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,375
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 6

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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22 Water St
$3,405
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,405
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 23

22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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50 Rogers St
$3,545
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,100
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$3,545
Studio Apartments Available Nov 27

50 Rogers St

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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23 Sidney St
$3,555
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,555
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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334 Harvard St
$3,555
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,555
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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285 Third St
$3,595
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,220
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,595
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

285 Third St

285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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33 Rogers St
$3,595
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,220
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,595
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 30

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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5 Glassworks Ave
$3,645
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,290
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,645
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 27

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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129 Franklin St
$3,780
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$410

Total Monthly Price
$3,780
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$3,835
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,460
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,835
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Glassworks Ave
$3,850
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,850
Studio Apartments Available Dec 22, 2028

10 Glassworks Ave

10 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlestown

What type of rentals are currently available in Charlestown?

There are currently 4117 Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $18,694. There are also 2151 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charlestown ranging from $875 to $45,000.

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 $875 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,497.

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 $1,100 to $16,523, 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 $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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