Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 2, 2026

Average rent in
Chelsea, MA

Last updated on January 2, 2026

Last updated on January 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelsea, MA is $2,400. This is +26%, or $493, higher than the national average.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,400

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

47

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelsea, MA is $2,400. This is +26%, or $493, higher than the national average.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
86%
11%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,423. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA costs about $2,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,500. Houses for rent in Chelsea, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,775.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,200

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,500

5%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$3,500

3%

1%

Studio

$1,695

21%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

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$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, MA is 14% lower than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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Discover rentals in Chelsea, MA

15 Shurtleff Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

15 Shurtleff Street

15 Shurtleff Street, Chelsea, MA 02150

2 beds

1 bath

$2,275

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

Apartment for rent

32 Annese Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

32 Annese Road

32 Annese Rd, Chelsea, MA 02150

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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

72-74 Bloomingdale St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

72-74 Bloomingdale St

72 Bloomingdale Street, Chelsea, MA 02150

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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

Apartment for rent

52 Clark Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.4

Very good

52 Clark Avenue

52 Clark Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

107 Library St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Belingham Square apartment for rent in Chelsea

3 beds

1 bath

$2,549

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

189 Washington Avenue - 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

Spacious 2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Spacious 2

86 Harvard St, Chelsea, MA 02150

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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

Apartment for rent

25 Hooper St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mill Hill apartment for rent in Chelsea

3 beds

1 bath

$2,650

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1