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  2. Building Photo - 821 Saratoga St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,325

    821 Saratoga St

    821 Saratoga St, Boston, MA 02128
  3. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,225

    153 Trenton St

    153 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
  4. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,550

    821 Saratoga St

    821 Saratoga St, Boston, MA 02128
  5. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,225

    155 Trenton St

    155 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
  6. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,225

    153 Trenton St

    153 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
  15. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,225

    153 Trenton St

    153 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
  20. Building Photo - 185 Shurtleff St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    185 Shurtleff St Unit 3

    185 Shurtleff St, Chelsea, MA 02150
  21. Building Photo - 50 Putnam St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,900
         - 12 Month Lease

    50 Putnam St Unit #3

    50 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02128
  22. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,650
         - 12 Month Lease

    833 Saratoga St Unit #415S

    833 Saratoga St, Boston, MA 02128

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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

Public
Grades 9-12
1,532 Students
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Chelsea High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,532 Students
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Phoenix Charter Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
194 Students
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Chelsea Opportunity Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
115 Students
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William A Berkowitz Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
428 Students
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Edgar A Hooks Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
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Edgar A Hooks Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
406 Students

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