Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 16, 2026

Average rent in
Chelsea, MA

Last updated on February 16, 2026

Last updated on February 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelsea, MA is $2,600. This is +37%, or $700, higher than the national average.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,600

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

49

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelsea, MA is $2,600. This is +37%, or $700, higher than the national average.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
81%
17%
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

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 2% 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 $2,525. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA costs about $2,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,700. Houses for rent in Chelsea, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,150.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,167

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,700

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,000

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,000

2%

31%

Studio

$1,750

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,167

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

31%

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$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,599
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, MA is equal to the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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$2,599

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$2,450

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$2,583

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$3,200

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$2,600

increased by2%

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$2,555

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$2,497

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$3,265

increased by5%

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$2,800

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Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Chelsea, MA

72-74 Bloomingdale St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

72-74 Bloomingdale St

72 Bloomingdale St, Chelsea, MA 02150

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

107 Library St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Belingham Square apartment for rent in Chelsea

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

32 Annese Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

136 Chestnut Investment LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

136 Chestnut Investment LLC

136 Chestnut St, Chelsea, MA 02150

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

Clark Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Broadway apartment for rent in Chelsea

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

1 Pembroke St #1CTS - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Broadway apartment for rent in Chelsea

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 15

1 Pembroke St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Broadway condo for rent in Chelsea

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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

Condo for rent

Available Jan 1

234 Clark Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

234 Clark Avenue

234 Clark Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150

3 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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

Apartment for rent