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Rental Market Trends in Charlestown, MA

What is the average rent in Charlestown, MA?

$2,990/month

Average Rent

795 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Charlestown, MA is $2,990 per month. This is 84% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making Charlestown one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Charlestown, you can expect to pay about $2,602 per month for a studio, $2,990 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,776 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,828 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,602/month
521 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,990/month
795 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,776/month
1,191 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,828/month
1,505 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,788/month
723 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,647/month
3,113 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,968/month
3,407 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,805/month
4,319 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Charlestown, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $52 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Charlestown, MA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Charlestown, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
91% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlestown?

Based on current rent prices, Little Mystic is the most affordable neighborhood in Charlestown.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Little Mystic
$2,959/month
881 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charlestown?

Based on current rent prices, Little Mystic is the most expensive neighborhood in Charlestown.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Little Mystic
$2,959/month
881 Sq Ft

Which Charlestown neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Charlestown with the most apartments available is Little Mystic .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Little Mystic
$2,959/month
881 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charlestown, MA?

Because the average rent in Charlestown is $2,990, you’ll want to make about $9,966 per month or $119,592 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Little Mystic

Charlestown, MA

Little Mystic

Charlestown, MA

Studio
$2,484/month
$2,484/month
One Bedroom
$2,794/month
$2,794/month
Two Bedroom
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Three Bedroom
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$2,503 - $7,471 Total Monthly Price

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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