What are the average rent costs in Chelsea, MA?

The average rent in Chelsea, MA is $2,487.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Chelsea, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Chelsea, MA is $2,233.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA is $2,487.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA is $3,006.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA is $3,287.

Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA with a Garage

398 Rentals

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Discounts

STUDIO

$2,324+

1 BED

$2,438+

2 BEDS

$3,081+

3 BEDS

$4,259+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,324 - $4,461
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,324 - $4,461

One North of Boston

100 Heard St, Chelsea, MA 02150

Call (857) 574-4755
Exceptional Value

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STUDIO

$2,275+

1 BED

$2,665+

2 BEDS

$3,000+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,275 - $3,950
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,275 - $3,950

Jade

202 Mill Rd, Everett, MA 02149

Call (857) 386-7928
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

STUDIO

$2,296+

1 BED

$2,401+

2 BEDS

$2,927+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,296 - $4,806
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,296 - $3,242

Axis Admiral's Hill Apartments

325 Commandants Way, Chelsea, MA 02150

Call (781) 808-2252
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

STUDIO

$2,749+

1 BED

$2,622+

2 BEDS

$3,568+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,622 - $4,448
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,622 - $4,448

Addison

144 Addison St, Boston, MA 02128

Call (857) 858-3392
1 BED

$2,200

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

176-178 Washington Ave

176-178 Washington Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150

Call (781) 776-1482
Good Value

STUDIO

$2,000+

1 BED

$2,300+

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Atlas Lofts

88 Gerrish Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150

Call (857) 386-7031
Exceptional Value

STUDIO

$2,200+

1 BED

$2,490+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,200 - $2,490
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $2,490

Mason

101 Mill Rd, Everett, MA 02149

Call (781) 731-1378
Exceptional Value

STUDIO

$2,475+

1 BED

$2,605+

2 BEDS

$3,125+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,475 - $4,145
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,475 - $4,145

Maxwell

102 Mill Rd, Everett, MA 02149

Call (781) 951-5464
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,300

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,300
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,300
- 12 Month Lease

178 Washington Ave Unit 205

178 Washington Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,300

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,300
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,300
- 12 Month Lease

181 Condor St Unit 6

181 Condor St, Boston, MA 02128
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,200

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,200
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,200
- 12 Month Lease

239 Trenton St Unit A

239 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,200

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,200
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,200
- 12 Month Lease

237 Trenton St Unit A

237 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,300

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,300
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,300
- 12 Month Lease

195 Condor St Unit 6

195 Condor St, Boston, MA 02128
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,100

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,100
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,100
- 12 Month Lease

117 Addison St Unit #1

117 Addison St, Boston, MA 02128
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,800

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,800
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,800
- 12 Month Lease

204 E Eagle St Unit #1

204 E Eagle St, Boston, MA 02128
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,800

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,800
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,800
- 12 Month Lease

125 Addison St Unit #1

125 Addison St, Boston, MA 02128
STUDIO

$1,875+

2 BEDS

$2,300+

Plus Fees

Noah at 4th and Broadway

361-385 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Rent Special

Rent Special

STUDIO

$2,195+

1 BED

$2,245+

2 BEDS

$2,864+

Plus Fees

The Box District

22 Gerrish Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
Rent Special

Rent Special

1 BED

$2,230+

2 BEDS

$2,461+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,230 - $3,346
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,230 - $3,346

One Webster

1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150

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Chelsea at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,487

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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.

Renting in Chelsea

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 566 Sq Ft $2,233 / mo
1 Bedroom 720 Sq Ft $2,487 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,019 Sq Ft $3,006 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,189 Sq Ft $3,287 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Chelsea

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Belingham Square 1,031 Sq Ft $2,484/mo
Broadway 1,037 Sq Ft $2,490/mo
Admirals Hill 744 Sq Ft $2,557/mo
Addison-Orange 723 Sq Ft $2,625/mo

Education

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Bunker Hill Community College

Public University

Suffolk University

Private University

Emerson College

Private University

Tufts University, Boston Boston Campus

MIT

Private University

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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

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

428 Students

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Edgar A Hooks Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

406 Students

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Edgar A Hooks Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

406 Students

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