Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Average rent in
Chelsea, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Chelsea, MA rent slipped 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,548/month. Renters today are paying $167 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Chelsea runs 30.7% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 67 rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Chelsea rent for about $1,575/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,238/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,766/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,700/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Admirals Hill rents rose 23.2% year over year to $3,696/month, contrasting with the citywide decline. Soldiers Home rents fell 30.3% to $2,440/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Chelsea.
Median rent
Median rent in Chelsea
$2,548/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Chelsea is $2,548 per month as of May 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $599 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelsea
67
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 2% 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 $2,574, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $2,266 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,752.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,575 | 1% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $2,237 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,766 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,995 | 3% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 4% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Addison Orange | $2,653 | |
Admirals Hill | $3,696 | |
Arod | $2,700 | |
Belingham Square | $2,550 | |
Broadway | $2,337 | |
Carter Park | $2,500 | |
Lower Broadway | $3,000 | |
Mill Hill | $2,995 | |
Prattville | $2,444 | |
Soldiers Home | $2,440 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,574 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,497 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 30% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,610 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,237
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,766
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
Broadway
Average rent
$2,337
Belingham Square
Average rent
$2,550
Soldiers Home
Average rent
$2,440
Lower Broadway
Average rent
$3,000
Addison Orange
Average rent
$2,653
Prattville
Average rent
$2,444
Mill Hill
Average rent
$2,995
Admirals Hill
Average rent
$3,696
Carter Park
Average rent
$2,500
Arod
Average rent
$2,700
Apartments
Average rent
$2,574
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
30%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,610
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
31%higher than the national median
41%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, MA is 7% lower than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
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Discover rentals in Chelsea, MA
2d ago
10 Forsyth St, Chelsea, MA 02150
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,861–$3,759
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,226–$3,594
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 May 17
4d ago
Belingham Square apartment for rent in Chelsea
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
32 Annese Rd, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,788
$5,024
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
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
1d ago
Addison - Orange apartment for rent in Chelsea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,863
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 12
1d ago
100 Stockton St, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,233–$2,948
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
1d ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,226–$3,594
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 May 17
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,788
$5,024
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
3d ago
48 Clark Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,895–$2,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
52 Clark Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,795–$3,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,226–$3,594
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 May 17
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Apr 15
1d ago
100 Stockton St, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,233–$2,948
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
4d ago
52 Washington Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio
1 bath
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,226–$3,594
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 May 17
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,788
$5,024
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
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Apr 15
15h ago
Prattville apartment for rent in Chelsea
21 Cook Ave #1, Chelsea, MA 02150
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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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 $2,548 per month as of May 16, 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 2% since last year.
How does Chelsea rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chelsea is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $599 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chelsea?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chelsea are Broadway ($2,337/mo), Soldiers Home ($2,440/mo), and Prattville ($2,444/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chelsea?
To comfortably afford rent in Chelsea, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/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).