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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Cable ready
- High-speed internet
Location
42 Williams St #42E, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA|Lower Broadway
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Encore Realty
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Property Overview
42 Williams St #42E offers hardwood floors and high-speed internet, enhancing its appeal for those seeking a modern living space. It ranks in the 92.11 percentile for value per square foot compared to local properties, making it a compelling choice. The large windows provide abundant natural light, while two nearby coworking spaces offer flexible work-from-home options.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space
Great for
Work-from-home
Amenities for 42 Williams St #42E, Lower Broadway
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Tech
| Cable Ready | High-Speed Internet |
Neighborhood
| Fantastic Location | Near Public Transportation |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 42 Williams St #42E
Call today about this beautiful Chelsea apartment. Plenty of space, natural light, and a charm all its own greet you every time you come home to this 1-bedroom apartment. Neighborhood amenities include dining, shopping, access to public transit, and more! You will love calling 42 Williams St. home. • Hardwood Floors • Near Public Transportation • High-Speed Internet • Fantastic Location • Cable Ready Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the actual apartment. At times, sample images are used to make a general representation. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Realty and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise. You understand that we are your hired party and have no contract, written, verbal, or otherwise with the landlord(s) of any property we may show you. Fee Disclosure: Parking Fee: $200 / month (optional)
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 42 Williams St, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 271 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
Address details
| Neighborhood | Lower Broadway |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02150 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Lower Broadway
1-bedroom apartments at 42 Williams St #42E cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea.
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Lower Broadway
Chelsea
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,223 |
| December 2023 | $2,143 |
| January 2024 | $2,112 |
| February 2024 | $2,200 |
| March 2024 | $2,214 |
| April 2024 | $2,175 |
| May 2024 | $2,230 |
| June 2024 | $2,222 |
| July 2024 | $2,359 |
| August 2024 | $2,214 |
| September 2024 | $2,274 |
| October 2024 | $2,273 |
| November 2024 | $2,273 |
| December 2024 | $2,256 |
| January 2025 | $2,223 |
| February 2025 | $2,214 |
| March 2025 | $2,200 |
| April 2025 | $2,208 |
| May 2025 | $2,185 |
| June 2025 | $2,191 |
| July 2025 | $2,200 |
| August 2025 | $2,536 |
| September 2025 | $2,183 |
| October 2025 | $2,117 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,000 |
| December 2023 | $2,037 |
| February 2024 | $2,200 |
| March 2024 | $2,150 |
| April 2024 | $2,118 |
| May 2024 | $2,100 |
| June 2024 | $2,100 |
| July 2024 | $2,100 |
| August 2024 | $2,100 |
| November 2024 | $2,100 |
| December 2024 | $2,125 |
| January 2025 | $2,225 |
| February 2025 | $2,200 |
| March 2025 | $2,210 |
| April 2025 | $2,212 |
| May 2025 | $2,130 |
| July 2025 | $2,200 |
| August 2025 | $2,064 |
| September 2025 | $2,060 |
| October 2025 | $2,037 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 42 Williams St #42E?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$88,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $88,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,200.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $2,150 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,550 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,550 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,550 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 42 Williams St #42E
Shurtleff Early Childhood
99 hawthorn st
chelsea, MA, 2150
PK, K-1Public
B-
Frank M. Sokolowski Elementary School
300 crescent ave
chelsea, MA, 2150
1-4Public
C-
George F. Kelly Elementary School
300 crescent ave
chelsea, MA, 2150
1-6Public
C-
Edgar A. Hooks Elementary School
300 crescent ave
chelsea, MA, 2150
1-4Public
C
William A. Berkowitz Elementary School
300 crescent ave
chelsea, MA, 2150
1-4Public
C
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Getting around Chelsea near 42 Williams St #42E
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 42 Williams St #42E, Chelsea
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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