What is the average apartment size in Charlestown, Boston, MA?

The average size for a Charlestown, Boston, MA apartment is 821 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Charlestown?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Charlestown is $3,449 per month, a 0.08% increase from last year’s average of $3,446.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Charlestown?

In Charlestown, studios rent for $2,370 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,192 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,571 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Charlestown?

The typical apartment in Charlestown offers about 821 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Charlestown?

Studio apartments in Charlestown average 515 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 740 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,148 sq. ft.

Charlestown, Boston, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Charlestown?

The typical rent budget in Charlestown ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Charlestown?

In Charlestown, 50% of households rent while 50% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Charlestown is $3,449, a 0.08% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,446.

Studio Apartments at $2,370 offer the most budget-friendly option with 515 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 740 square feet for $3,192, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,571 offer 1,148 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Charlestown, Boston, MA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,449	821 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,370	515 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,192	740 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,571	1,148 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Charlestown, Boston, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Charlestown, Boston, MA have increased by 0.08% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,446 to $3,449.

What's the typical rent budget in Charlestown, Boston, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Charlestown, Boston, MA (51%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Charlestown, Boston, MA?

4,728 or 50% of the households in Charlestown, Boston, MA are renter-occupied while 4,661 or 50% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Charlestown?

Mattapan $2,357/month

Roxbury $2,455/month

West Roxbury $2,567/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,698/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Charlestown?

South Boston $4,253/month

Downtown - Financial District $4,342/month

Back Bay $4,855/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Boston, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Back Bay	$4,855
Downtown - Financial District	$4,342
South Boston	$4,253
West End Boston	$4,082
Chinatown - Leather District	$4,044
Fenway - Kenmore	$4,014
South End Boston	$3,965
Charlestown	$3,449
Allston - Brighton	$3,249
Jamaica Plain	$3,208
East Boston	$3,176
Dorchester	$3,102
Mission Hill	$3,019
Roslindale	$2,888
Beacon Hill	$2,599
West Roxbury	$2,567
Roxbury	$2,455
Mattapan	$2,357

Boston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Charlestown is 6% higher than in Allston - Brighton

$3,449

Charlestown rent is the same as Boston average

Average Rent $3,449

$3,249

Allston - Brighton rent is 6% lower than Boston average

Average Rent $3,249

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Charlestown apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.