Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 18, 2025

Average rent in
Chelsea, MA

Last updated on November 18, 2025

Last updated on November 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelsea, MA is $2,445. This is +27%, or $525, higher than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,445

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

60

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelsea, MA is $2,445. This is +27%, or $525, higher than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
81%
17%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

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 increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,477. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA costs about $2,100 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 $4,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,097

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,600

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,000

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,350

1%

1%

Studio

$1,800

4%

65%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

65%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$2,445
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, MA is 2% lower than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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Discover rentals in Chelsea, MA

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.

Apartment for rent

15 Shurtleff Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

15 Shurtleff Street

15 Shurtleff St, Chelsea, MA 02150

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

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.

Apartment for rent

305 Carter St - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Addison - Orange apartment for rent in Chelsea

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

$2,500

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

189 Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Soldiers Home apartment for rent in Chelsea

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 26

Washington Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Broadway apartment for rent in Chelsea

3 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

Washington Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Broadway apartment for rent in Chelsea

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 5

52 Clark Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

52 Clark Avenue

52 Clark Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

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