Park 151
151 N First St,
Cambridge, MA 02141
$2,703 - $10,099 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Charlestown
Charlestown, MA Area Guide
A friendly Boston neighborhood with tons of American history
History
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Charlestown’s history is one of its most defining characteristics—several stops along the Freedom Trail can be found here, and landmarks such as the Bunker Hill Memorial and the USS Constitution dominate the landscape.
What is it like to live in Charlestown? Well, for a small neighborhood, Charlestown is packed with public parks and playgrounds, providing welcome green spaces to break up the urban environment. Ferry service from the Navy Yard connects Charlestown to Long Wharf and the North End. One benefit of Charlestown’s dense layout is that much of the area is highly walkable, whether you’re headed from your apartment to work, the grocery store, or just out for a cup of coffee.
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A quiet residential street in Charlestown
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Charlestown, MA is $2,594 for a studio, $3,004 for one bedroom, $4,796 for two bedrooms, and $4,826 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Charlestown has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,004/month
795 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,816/month
2,040 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Charlestown, MA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
83
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Excellent Transit
69
/ 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
77
/ 100
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Schools
Public
Grades 6-8
362 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Museum of Science
- Boston National Historical Park
- Boston African American National Historic Site
- New England Aquarium
- Mystic River Reservation
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.