Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Average rent in
Chelsea, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chelsea
$2,461/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Chelsea is $2,461 per month as of September 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $561 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelsea
68
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chelsea rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chelsea, MA
Average rent prices in Chelsea have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Chelsea, MA
Rent prices in Chelsea vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chelsea is $2,432, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,668.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 | No Change | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,250 |  2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | 6% | 28% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Addison Orange | $2,581 | |
Admirals Hill | $3,904 | |
Arod | $3,000 | |
Belingham Square | $2,237 | |
Broadway | $2,334 | |
Carter Park | $2,195 | |
Lower Broadway | $3,505 | |
Mill Hill | $2,708 | |
Prattville | $2,400 | |
Soldiers Home | $2,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,432 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,650 | 3% | 24% | |
Houses | $2,950 | 3% | 16% | |
Rooms | $1,800 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
28%
Broadway
Average rent
$2,334
Belingham Square
Average rent
$2,237
Lower Broadway
Average rent
$3,505
Soldiers Home
Average rent
$2,295
Prattville
Average rent
$2,400
Addison Orange
Average rent
$2,581
Admirals Hill
Average rent
$3,904
Mill Hill
Average rent
$2,708
Arod
Average rent
$3,000
Carter Park
Average rent
$2,195
Apartments
Average rent
$2,432
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
24%
Houses
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,800
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.
How does rent in Chelsea, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chelsea and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chelsea
30%higher than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, MA is 18% lower than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
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Discover rentals in Chelsea, MA
4d ago
Broadway townhouse for rent in Chelsea
64 Parker St, Chelsea, MA 02150
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,134–$2,924
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 Sep 30
4h ago
744 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Soldiers Home apartment for rent in Chelsea
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Lower Broadway condo for rent in Chelsea
14 Williams St #4, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 beds
2 baths
$3,695
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Broadway condo for rent in Chelsea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
2d ago
Addison - Orange apartment for rent in Chelsea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,609
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 6
5d+ ago
Addison - Orange apartment for rent in Chelsea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,539
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 22
1d ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,134–$2,924
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 Sep 30
5d+ ago
Broadway apartment for rent in Chelsea
167 Walnut St #2, Chelsea, MA 02150
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 23
5d+ ago
Soldiers Home apartment for rent in Chelsea
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Belingham Square apartment for rent in Chelsea
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,134–$2,924
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 Sep 30
1d ago
9 6th St, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio
1 bath
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
21 5th St, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio
1 bath
$1,495–$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
100 Stockton St, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,334–$23,553
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,134–$2,924
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 Sep 30
2h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
4h ago
744 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Broadway apartment for rent in Chelsea
167 Walnut St #2, Chelsea, MA 02150
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 23
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Frequently asked questions for Chelsea, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Chelsea rental market.
How much is rent in Chelsea?
The average rent in Chelsea is $2,461 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chelsea?
Average rent prices in Chelsea have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Chelsea rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chelsea is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $561 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chelsea?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chelsea are Carter Park ($2,195/mo), Belingham Square ($2,237/mo), and Soldiers Home ($2,295/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chelsea?
To comfortably afford rent in Chelsea, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chelsea?
December and January offer the best rental opportunities in Chelsea, with January seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month. August has the highest rents with about a 6% difference from January's prices.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).