Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Chelsea, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Chelsea, MA rent slipped 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,435/month. Renters today are paying $101 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Chelsea runs 28.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier metros with a small total rental inventory of 70 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Chelsea rent for $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,200/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,600/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,900/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,200/month. Apartments make up nearly 90% of rentals, with houses at $2,100/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lower Broadway saw rents rise 58.5% year over year to $3,250/month across 14 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 4.0%. Soldiers Home rents fell 13.7%, and Broadway declined 10.7%, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Chelsea.
Median rent
Median rent in Chelsea
$2,435/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Chelsea is $2,435 per month as of November 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $535 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelsea
70
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 $2,435, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change |  6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,900 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 6% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Addison Orange | $2,662 | |
Admirals Hill | $4,198 | |
Arod | $2,690 | |
Belingham Square | $2,675 | |
Broadway | $2,312 | |
Carter Park | $2,200 | |
Lower Broadway | $3,250 | |
Mill Hill | $2,675 | |
Prattville | $2,337 | |
Soldiers Home | $2,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,435 | 2% | 5% | |
Condos | $2,775 | No Change | 46% | |
Houses | $2,100 | No Change | - | |
Rooms | $1,625 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
Broadway
Average rent
$2,312
Belingham Square
Average rent
$2,675
Lower Broadway
Average rent
$3,250
Soldiers Home
Average rent
$2,200
Prattville
Average rent
$2,337
Addison Orange
Average rent
$2,662
Carter Park
Average rent
$2,200
Mill Hill
Average rent
$2,675
Arod
Average rent
$2,690
Admirals Hill
Average rent
$4,198
Apartments
Average rent
$2,435
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,775
Last year
46%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Rooms
Average rent
$1,625
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
47%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, MA is 13% lower than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
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Discover rentals in Chelsea, MA
5d+ ago
Broadway townhouse for rent in Chelsea
64 Parker St, Chelsea, MA 02150
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
Belingham Square apartment for rent in Chelsea
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
744 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 beds
1 bath
$2,075
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
70 Lafayette Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
140 Pearl St, Chelsea, MA 02150
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,812–$5,503
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,832
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information 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
$3,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Broadway apartment for rent in Chelsea
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
3h ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,134–$2,557
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
1d ago
Verified
140 Pearl St, Chelsea, MA 02150
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,812–$5,503
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,832
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Prattville apartment for rent in Chelsea
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
3h ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,134–$2,557
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
5d+ ago
Verified
48 Clark Ave #2R, Chelsea, MA 02150
3 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
52 Washington Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio
1 bath
$1,750–$1,775
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,134–$2,557
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
5d+ ago
Verified
48 Clark Ave #2R, Chelsea, MA 02150
3 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
4d ago
744 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 beds
1 bath
$2,075
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Broadway condo for rent in Chelsea
220 Spencer Ave #104, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo 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 $2,435 per month as of November 14, 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 $535 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chelsea?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chelsea are Soldiers Home ($2,200/mo), Carter Park ($2,200/mo), and Broadway ($2,312/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chelsea?
To comfortably afford rent in Chelsea, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chelsea?
December and January offer the best rental opportunities in Chelsea, with January seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month. August has the highest rents with about a 6% difference from January's prices.
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).