Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 2, 2026

Average rent in
Chelsea, MA

Last updated on April 2, 2026

Last updated on April 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelsea, MA is $2,500. This is +31%, or $591, higher than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,500

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

65

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelsea, MA is $2,500. This is +31%, or $591, higher than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
80%
16%
2%
1%
$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
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

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 6% in the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA costs about $2,268 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,600. Houses for rent in Chelsea, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,150.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,200

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,600

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,200

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,250

3%

10%

Studio

$2,100

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

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$2,500
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,520
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, MA is 1% lower than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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Apartments for rent in Boston

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

$1,825

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

136 Chestnut Investment LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

136 Chestnut Investment LLC

136 Chestnut St, Chelsea, MA 02150

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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

Apartment for rent

One Webster - Photo 1 of 1
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17h ago

9.6

Excellent

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One Webster

1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,255–$3,427

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 Apr 2

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32 Annese Road - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

32 Annese Road

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

48 Clark Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.4

Very good

48 Clark Avenue

48 Clark Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150

3 beds

1 bath

$2,495

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

48 Clark Avenue48 Clark Avenue - 2R #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Broadway apartment for rent in Chelsea

48 Clark Avenue - 2R

48 Clark Avenue48 Clark Avenue - 2R #2R, Chelsea, MA 02150

3 beds

1 bath

$2,745

$2,495

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 15

300 Washington Ave #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Addison - Orange apartment for rent in Chelsea

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

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 1

52 Clark Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Broadway apartment for rent in Chelsea

52 Clark Avenue

52 Clark Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent