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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Top-of-the-line amenities
  • Sleek design
  • Pet-friendly
  • Smart building technology

Location

86 Chelsea St, Boston, MA 02128, USA|Jeffries Point - Airport
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Property Overview

86 Chelsea offers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.3/10 and especially high marks for price, amenities, and location (each 9/10), indicating competitive pricing, premier amenities, and excellent convenience. Residents can expect hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, sleek design, pet-friendly living, and smart building technology, supported by a detailed, transparent listing and 12 photos that help set clear expectations.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 86 Chelsea is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 86 Chelsea has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

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Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1 Bed 1.5 Bath1 bed1.5 bath600 sqft$2,795 /mo

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Amenities for 86 Chelsea

Apartment Amenities

Central Air

Appliances

In-Unit Laundry

Building

Onsite Laundry
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About 86 Chelsea

HomeApartments in BostonJeffries Point - Airport 86 Chelsea

Welcome home to this beautifully designed 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath apartment in the heart of East Boston. Thoughtfully finished with modern touches throughout, this home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and convenience. The apartment features hardwood floors, central air conditioning, an in-unit washer and dryer, and a sleek kitchen outfitted with stainless steel appliances. The spacious layout includes a full bathroom plus an additional half bath for added flexibility and convenience. Smart building technology and combination keypad entry provide an extra layer of comfort and ease of access. Located in one of East Boston’s most vibrant neighborhoods, you’ll enjoy easy access to local restaurants, parks, waterfront areas, and public transportation. Pet-friendly with approval, this apartment is designed to fit your lifestyle. Experience modern city living in East Boston at its best.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 86 Chelsea is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 86 Chelsea has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 86 Chelsea
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
86 Chelsea stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
86 Chelsea goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 86 Chelsea receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
86 Chelsea is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 86 Chelsea does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
86 Chelsea provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

86 Chelsea is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 43 parks within a mile

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.

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Rent trends in Jeffries Point - Airport

1-bedroom apartments at 86 Chelsea cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Jeffries Point - Airport.

Median rents as of May 23 2026.
Jeffries Point - Airport
Boston
A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,350
July 2024$2,390
August 2024$2,399
September 2024$2,418
October 2024$2,480
November 2024$2,420
December 2024$2,412
January 2025$2,312
February 2025$2,306
March 2025$2,344
April 2025$2,387
May 2025$2,400
June 2025$2,400
July 2025$2,400
August 2025$2,492
September 2025$2,493
October 2025$2,485
November 2025$2,496
December 2025$2,500
January 2026$2,500
February 2026$2,427
March 2026$2,500
April 2026$2,500
May 2026$2,498
A table of studio rental data trends in Jeffries Point - Airport
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,350
July 2024$2,350
August 2024$2,349
September 2024$2,349
October 2024$2,384
January 2025$2,000
February 2025$2,025
March 2025$2,240
April 2025$2,137
May 2025$2,200
August 2025$2,909
September 2025$2,848
October 2025$2,822
November 2025$2,547
December 2025$2,500
January 2026$2,589
February 2026$2,375
March 2026$2,387
April 2026$2,390
May 2026$2,420

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 86 Chelsea

Webster Extension

548 broadway

everett, MA, 2149

PKPublic

Capic Head Start

67 crescent ave

chelsea, MA, 2150

PKPublic

ABCD South Boston Head Start

424 west broadway

south boston, MA, 2127

PKPublic

Webster School

30 dartmouth st

everett, MA, 2149

PK, K-5Public
B-

ABCD South Boston Head Start - Mercer

125 mercer st

south boston, MA, 2127

PKPublic
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Getting around Boston near 86 Chelsea St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 86 Chelsea St, Boston

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

8/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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Meridian Food Market
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