Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Charlestown, MA (243 Rentals) Page 2 of 5

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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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15 Marney St
$3,875
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$3,875
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 13

15 Marney St

15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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100 Landsdowne St
$3,885
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,510
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,885
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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285 Third St
$4,045
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,670
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,045
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 12

285 Third St

285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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1 Leighton St
$4,270
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,910
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$4,270
Studio Apartments Available Mar 16, 2029

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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5 Glassworks Ave
$4,275
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,920
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$4,275
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton St
$4,355
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,980
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,355
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton St
$4,385
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,010
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,385
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 25, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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5 Glassworks Ave
$4,490
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,050
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,490
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Leighton St
$4,535
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,180
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$4,535
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 30, 2026

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Leighton St
$4,555
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,140
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,555
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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88 Ames St
$4,580
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,140
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,580
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 11

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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88 Ames St
$4,580
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,140
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,580
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 11

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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303 Third St
$4,685
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,310
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,685
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 14, 2028

303 Third St

303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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10 Essex St
$4,720
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,280
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,720
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$4,770
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,330
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,770
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14, 2029

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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303 Third St
$4,805
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,430
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,805
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

303 Third St

303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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33 Rogers St
$4,930
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,490
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,930
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8, 2026

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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88 Ames St
$5,030
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,590
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,030
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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2 Leighton St
$5,100
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,660
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,100
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 17

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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25 Marney St
$5,435
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,990
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$5,435
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

25 Marney St

25 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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15 Marney St
$5,485
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,040
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$5,485
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026

15 Marney St

15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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33 Rogers St
$5,510
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,070
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,510
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 22, 2026

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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5 Glassworks Ave
$5,815
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,400
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$5,815
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 3, 2026

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton St
$6,090
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,650
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$6,090
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 16, 2029

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 New St
$2,410
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,050
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,410
Studio Apartments Available Nov 4

10 New St

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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10 New St
$2,530
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,170
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,530
Studio Apartments Available Nov 23

10 New St

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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62 Boylston St
$2,560
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,200
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,560
Studio Apartments Available Dec 11

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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11 Hereford St
$2,640
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,280
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,640
Studio Apartments Available Nov 23

11 Hereford St

11 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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10 New St
$2,685
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,310
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,685
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 24

10 New St

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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152 Liverpool St
$2,800
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,360
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,800
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

152 Liverpool St

152 Liverpool StBoston, MA 02128
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10 New St
$2,815
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,440
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,815
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 30

10 New St

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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85 Myrtle St
$2,825
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,470
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,825
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15

85 Myrtle St

85 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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11 Hereford St
$2,850
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,490
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,850
Studio Apartments Available Dec 16

11 Hereford St

11 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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62 Boylston St
$2,860
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,500
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,860
Studio Apartments Available Dec 18

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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345 Harrison Ave
$2,945
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,570
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,945
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 16

345 Harrison Ave

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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340 Bremen St
$2,950
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,510
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,950
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 2

340 Bremen St

340 Bremen StBoston, MA 02128
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300 Harrison Ave
$2,970
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,970
Studio Apartments Available Dec 15

300 Harrison Ave

300 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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1 Emerson Pl
$2,985
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,985
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15

1 Emerson Pl

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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152 Liverpool St
$3,020
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$370

Total Monthly Price
$3,020
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026

152 Liverpool St

152 Liverpool StBoston, MA 02128
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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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