Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Chelsea, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Chelsea, MA rent slipped 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,504/month. Renters today are paying roughly the same as last year, with no month-over-month change in rents across the city.
Compared to national trends
Chelsea runs 28.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average in cost among metros with a small inventory of 67 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Chelsea rent for $1,695/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,770/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,700/month. Houses command a median rent of $3,495/month compared to $2,508/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Mill Hill rents rose 30.5% year over year to $2,871/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 3.7%. Soldiers Home saw rents fall 32.2% to $2,373/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends within Chelsea.
Median rent
Median rent in Chelsea
$2,504/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Chelsea is $2,504 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $554 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelsea
67
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chelsea rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chelsea, MA
Average rent prices in Chelsea have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Chelsea, MA
Rent prices in Chelsea vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chelsea is $2,508, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,695 |  5% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,250 | 1% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $2,770 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,995 | 4% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 3% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Addison Orange | $2,508 | |
Admirals Hill | $4,200 | |
Arod | $2,500 | |
Belingham Square | $2,500 | |
Broadway | $2,450 | |
Carter Park | $2,500 | |
Lower Broadway | $2,845 | |
Mill Hill | $2,871 | |
Prattville | $2,990 | |
Soldiers Home | $2,372 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,508 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,495 | 94% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,360 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,770
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
Broadway
Average rent
$2,450
Belingham Square
Average rent
$2,500
Lower Broadway
Average rent
$2,845
Soldiers Home
Average rent
$2,372
Addison Orange
Average rent
$2,508
Admirals Hill
Average rent
$4,200
Prattville
Average rent
$2,990
Mill Hill
Average rent
$2,871
Arod
Average rent
$2,500
Carter Park
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,508
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
94%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,360
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chelsea, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Chelsea, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chelsea and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chelsea
28%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, MA is 11% lower than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
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19%$2,800
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8%$2,195
6%$2,700
6%$3,695
9%$2,776
5%$2,713
8%$2,600
$3,550
6%$2,966
5%Discover rentals in Chelsea, MA
1d ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,178–$3,105
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Belingham Square apartment for rent in Chelsea
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Belingham Square apartment for rent in Chelsea
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
744 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
140 Pearl St, Chelsea, MA 02150
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,184–$5,325
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Broadway condo for rent in Chelsea
14 Williams St #4, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 beds
2 baths
$3,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
12h ago
100 Stockton St, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,182–$23,693
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Belingham Square condo for rent in Chelsea
Studio
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,178–$3,105
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
140 Pearl St, Chelsea, MA 02150
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,184–$5,325
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Broadway condo for rent in Chelsea
157 Chestnut St, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
1h ago
Prattville apartment for rent in Chelsea
17 Ingleside Ave #2, Chelsea, MA 02150
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
1d ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,178–$3,105
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
56 Franklin Ave #3, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
52 Clark Ave #6, Chelsea, MA 02150
3 beds
1 bath
$3,095
$2,995
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
52 Clark Ave #5, Chelsea, MA 02150
3 beds
1 bath
$3,095
$2,995
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,178–$3,105
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
52 Clark Ave #6, Chelsea, MA 02150
3 beds
1 bath
$3,095
$2,995
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
52 Clark Ave #5, Chelsea, MA 02150
3 beds
1 bath
$3,095
$2,995
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
52 Clark Ave #2, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
$2,450
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Chelsea, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Chelsea rental market.
How much is rent in Chelsea?
The average rent in Chelsea is $2,504 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chelsea?
Average rent prices in Chelsea have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Chelsea rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chelsea is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $554 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chelsea?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chelsea are Soldiers Home ($2,372/mo), Broadway ($2,450/mo), and Belingham Square ($2,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chelsea?
To comfortably afford rent in Chelsea, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chelsea?
Chelsea's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,600 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions with both apartment types experiencing year-over-year decreases from 2024 levels.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).