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Apartments under $2,500 for Rent in Chelsea, MA

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  1. Building Photo - DUO
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    1 BED
    $2,484
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,484
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,484

    DUO

    180 Central Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
    (857) 386-6965
  2. Building Photo - One North of Boston
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $2,310+
    1 BED
    $2,312+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,310 - $2,460
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,310 - $2,460

    One North of Boston

    100 Heard St, Chelsea, MA 02150
    (857) 574-4755
  3. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    STUDIO
    $2,188+
    1 BED
    $2,234+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,188 - $3,669
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,188 - $3,669

    Parkside Commons Apartments

    100 Stockton St, Chelsea, MA 02150
    (781) 604-1544
  4. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $2,229+
    1 BED
    $2,352+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,229 - $2,946
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,229 - $2,946

    Vero Apartments

    255 Vale St, Chelsea, MA 02150
    (857) 577-8465
  5. Good Value
    1 BED
    $2,454
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,454 - $2,997
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,454 - $2,997

    V2 Apartments

    250 Vale St, Chelsea, MA 02150
    (781) 537-0963
  7. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,360
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,360 - $2,485
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,360 - $2,485

    Jade

    202 Mill Rd, Everett, MA 02149
    (857) 386-7928
  10. Building Photo - The Pioneer
    STUDIO
    $2,467
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,467 - $4,347
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,467 - $4,347

    The Pioneer

    1760 Revere Beach Pky, Everett, MA 02149
    (857) 666-7942
  13. STUDIO
    $2,300+
    1 BED
    $2,365+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300 - $2,455
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,300 - $2,455

    Mason

    101 Mill Rd, Everett, MA 02149
    (781) 731-1378
  14. STUDIO
    $2,220+
    1 BED
    $2,325+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,220 - $2,760
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,220 - $2,760

    Maxwell

    102 Mill Rd, Everett, MA 02149
    (781) 951-5464
  16. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,325

    821 Saratoga St

    821 Saratoga St, Boston, MA 02128
  17. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,225

    155 Trenton St

    155 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
  18. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,225

    153 Trenton St

    153 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
  19. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,225

    153 Trenton St

    153 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
  22. Building Photo - Anchors Weigh
    1 BED
    $1,975
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Anchors Weigh

    300 Commandants Way, Chelsea, MA 02150
  23. 1 BED
    $2,095+
    2 BEDS
    $2,295+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    176 Broadway

    176 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151
  26. Building Photo - 88 Gerrish Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,250
         - 12 Month Lease

    88 Gerrish Ave Unit 112

    88 Gerrish Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
  34. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,175

    153 Trenton St

    153 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
  37. Building Photo - 39 Beacon St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100
         - 12 Month Lease

    39 Beacon St Unit 3

    39 Beacon St, Chelsea, MA 02150
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  38. Building Photo - 75 Putnam St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500
         - 12 Month Lease

    75 Putnam St Unit 1

    75 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02128
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  39. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400
         - 12 Month Lease

    220 Spencer Ave

    220 Spencer Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
  40. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,150
         - 12 Month Lease

    80 Carroll St Unit 2

    80 Carroll St, Chelsea, MA 02150
  41. Building Photo - 767 Broadway
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900
         - 12 Month Lease

    767 Broadway Unit #4

    767 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
  42. Building Photo - 75 Division St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400
         - 12 Month Lease

    75 Division St Unit 1

    75 Division St, Chelsea, MA 02150
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Chelsea at a Glance

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Chelsea, MA Apartments for Rent

Chelsea may be the smallest city in Massachusetts by land area, but it packs a lot into its three square miles. This densely populated community sits along the Mystic River, connected to Boston by the Tobin Bridge. When you're looking for apartments for rent in Chelsea, you'll find everything from historic Victorian buildings to modern apartment communities, all within walking distance of local shops and transit options. The city's history goes back to 1624, when it became one of the first permanent settlements by Boston Harbor—you can still see that heritage in the narrow streets and classic brick architecture.

Renting in Chelsea makes sense if you want easy access to Boston without paying downtown prices. The MBTA gets you to the city center through Bellingham Square station and the 111 bus route, plus Logan Airport is less than three miles away. For everyday needs, there's Mystic Mall for shopping, Mary O'Malley State Park when you want some fresh air, and Bunker Hill Community College right in town. Studios here average about $2,214 per month, while one-bedrooms run around $2,426—noticeably less than what you'd pay in Charlestown or East Boston. With great transit connections and a walkable downtown, Chelsea gives you Boston access at a price that works.

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Chelsea High

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
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Phoenix Charter Academy

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
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Chelsea Opportunity Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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William A Berkowitz Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
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Edgar A Hooks Elementary

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Grades K-5
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George F. Kelly Elementary

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