Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA from $700 (89 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Charlestown.

close
View Me
1 Salem St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 Salem St

1 Salem StCharlestown, MA 02129

Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead

Read Article
property at 21 5th St

21 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 70 Park St

70 Park St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 9 6th St

9 6th St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 248 Newbury St

248 Newbury St

BostonMA02116
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 2

Charlestown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlestown, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

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
Charlestown Navy Yard$6,300$1,27522534
Little Mystic$7,500$1,80019183

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlestown area is the $0.20 price per square foot 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Charlestown apartment is the 8 Goodman Rd Model at 8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall 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.
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
8 Goodman Rd, Unit 18 Goodman RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
246 Beacon St, Unit BF246 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
114 Perkins St, Unit 10114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19
33A Harding St, Unit A33A Harding St1BR,1BA$0.19
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
33A Harding St, Unit A33A Harding St1BR,1BA$0.19
112 Perkins St, Unit 10112 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Remember the 3 Rules of Real Estate:
Location, Location, Location!

Explore Charlestown, MA Rentals by Map

Decorative image of map

See the most popular apartments and homes in Charlestown, MA

View MapCharlestown, MA Apartments MapView MapCharlestown, MA Rental Homes Map

Getting Around Charlestown, MA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charlestown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Charlestown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Charlestown is at listed at $1,550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlestown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlestown Apartment is $1,100 at .

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Charlestown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charlestown is starting from $2,100 at .

What is the most affordable Charlestown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charlestown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,964.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA article

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

decorative image for Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money article

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

decorative image for What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting article

What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

decorative image for Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting article

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.