Charlestown Navy Yard

Charlestown, MA

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Charlestown Navy Yard - Charlestown, MA Area Guide

America’s oldest naval base offers picturesque waterfront properties

River Tourism Historic Upscale Great Location

Established in 1800, the Charlestown Navy Yard was one of the original six yards formed to support the United States Navy and is one of the oldest shipbuilding facilities for the military branch. For 174 years, this location was home to skilled works, naval officers, sailors, and the U.S. Marines. Today, it attracts thousands of tourists and offers lavish apartments, condos, and townhomes with awe-inspiring waterfront views.

The heart of the neighborhood is Charlestown Naval Shipyard Park and is preserved as a historic site open year-round for visitors. Charlestown Navy Yard is also home to two historic ships: USS Constitution and USS Cassin Young. For even more history, visit the Boston National Historical Park.

Locals frequent Paul Revere Park for scenic city views, public art, a dog park, and playground. Sailing is very popular here and you can learn to drive the boat at one of the many sailing schools in the area. After a beautiful day out on the water, there are several waterfront eateries like Pier 6 to enjoy fresh seafood and cocktails.

Besides being filled with history, prime location is another element that attracts people to live in the Charleston Navy Yard, and it is convenient to several universities. Call this historic gem home if you’re looking for a quaint, seaside community with modern upgrades.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Charlestown Navy Yard is $2,532 for a studio, $2,994 for one bedroom, $5,322 for two bedrooms, and $4,998 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Charlestown Navy Yard has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 470 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,532/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 780 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,994/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,252 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,322/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,569 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,998/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Great Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

80 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

90 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

70 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of Science
  • Boston African American National Historic Site
  • Boston National Historical Park
  • New England Aquarium
  • Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.