
Cheap Low Income Apartments for Rent in Charlestown, MA from $700 (1 Rental)
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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 |
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Charlestown Studio Apartments | $2,837 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
Charlestown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,356 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Charlestown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,947 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Charlestown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,416 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Charlestown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,745 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Charlestown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,063 | $950 | $9,600 |
Charlestown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,136 | $945 | $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 $6,615.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Charlestown?
Cheap apartments in Charlestown have an average cost of $1,484 which is $5,131 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlestown.
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