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  1. Building Photo - DUO
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    1 BED
    $2,548+
    2 BEDS
    $3,048+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,548 - $3,223
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,548 - $3,223

    DUO

    180 Central Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
    (857) 386-6965
  2. Building Photo - 425 Border Street
    2 BEDS
    $3,645
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,645
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,645

    425 Border Street

    425 Border St, Boston, MA 02128
    (857) 380-0232
  3. Building Photo - 821 Saratoga St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,325

    821 Saratoga St

    821 Saratoga St, Boston, MA 02128
  4. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,225

    155 Trenton St

    155 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
  5. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,225

    155 Trenton St

    155 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02128
  16. Building Photo - 140 Pearl St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $4,014
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,816
    Required Monthly Fees$198
    Total Monthly Price$4,014

    140 Pearl St Unit SI ID1470148P

    140 Pearl St, Chelsea, MA 02150
  23. 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
  29. Building Photo - 14 Williams St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,895
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,895
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,895

    14 Williams St Unit 4

    14 Williams St, Chelsea, MA 02150
  30. Building Photo - 140 Pearl St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,510
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,336
    Required Monthly Fees$174
    Total Monthly Price$3,510

    140 Pearl St Unit SI ID1470150P

    140 Pearl St, Chelsea, MA 02150
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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

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Phoenix Charter Academy

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William A Berkowitz Elementary

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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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