Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Average rent in
Chelsea, MA

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelsea, MA is $2,401. This is +22%, or $427, higher than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,401

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

66

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelsea, MA is $2,401. This is +22%, or $427, higher than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
79%
16%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

73%
27%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Chelsea, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelsea, MA have decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Chelsea, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Chelsea, MA is $2,403. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA costs about $2,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,634. Houses for rent in Chelsea, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,965.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,200

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,634

2%

15%

3 bedroom

$3,100

2%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,800

2%

14%

Studio

$1,675

4%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,634

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

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.

Compare rent prices in Chelsea, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Chelsea, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington, MA.

Chelsea

Median rent price$2,401
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, MA is 8% lower than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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Discover rentals in Chelsea, MA

Hawthorne St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Belingham Square apartment for rent in Chelsea

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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One Webster

1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,989–$3,094

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The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

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175 Cottage St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

AROD apartment for rent in Chelsea

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Watts Street Investment LLC - Photo 1 of 1

12m ago

Belingham Square apartment for rent in Chelsea

Watts Street Investment LLC

83 Watts St, Chelsea, MA 02150

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

157 Chestnut St #404 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Broadway condo for rent in Chelsea

New Construction unit !

157 Chestnut St #404, Chelsea, MA 02150

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

45 Crescent Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Broadway apartment for rent in Chelsea

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

121 Hawthorne St - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Belingham Square apartment for rent in Chelsea

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 18

152 Park St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Belingham Square apartment for rent in Chelsea

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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