Park 151
151 N First St,
Cambridge, MA 02141
$2,652 - $17,017 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Charlestown, MA
What is the average rent in Charlestown, MA?
$2,910/month
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795 Sq Ft
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As of October 2025, the average rent in Charlestown, MA is $2,910 per month. This is 79% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $2,545 per month for a studio, $2,910 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,563 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,722 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Charlestown, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0%, which averages out to $0 less per month.
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charlestown, MA?
Because the average rent in Charlestown is $2,910, you’ll want to make about $9,700 per month or $116,400 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.
How does Charlestown, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Charlestown, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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† 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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.