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Charlestown, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charlestown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Studio Apartments | $2,888 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,318 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,912 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,496 | $1,964 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,860 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,525 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,544 | $5,700 | $8,985 |
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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 a cheap apartment in Charlestown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charlestown is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charlestown?
The cheapest apartment in Charlestown is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Charlestown costs $6,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charlestown?
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 181 regular apartments in Charlestown 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 Charlestown?
Cheap apartments in Charlestown have an average cost of $1,350 which is $5,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlestown.
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