Park 151
151 N First St,
Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,635 - $10,005
$2,965/month
Average Rent
796 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Charlestown, MA is $2,965 per month. This is 90% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/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 $2,474 per month for a studio, $2,965 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,496 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,814 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $75 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Little Mystic is the most affordable neighborhood in Charlestown.
Based on current rent prices, Little Mystic is the most expensive neighborhood in Charlestown.
The neighborhood in Charlestown with the most apartments available is Little Mystic .
Because the average rent in Charlestown is $2,965, you’ll want to make about $9,883 per month or $118,596 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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