Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 16, 2026
Average rent in
Chelsea, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Chelsea, MA rent slipped 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,510/month. Renters today are paying $155 less per month on average than last year amid a recent downward trend from the peak of $2,600 in February 2026.
Compared to national trends
Chelsea runs roughly 1.3× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier metros. The market offers 64 total rentals, mostly apartments, reflecting a compact but varied inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Chelsea rent for $1,775/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,407/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,600/month, with larger units reaching $3,288/month. Apartments dominate the market at 89.2% of rentals, with houses and condos making up the remainder.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lower Broadway rents rose 65.5% year over year to $3,600/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 7.7%. Admirals Hill also saw a 35.0% increase, showing uneven neighborhood dynamics in Chelsea.
Median rent
Median rent in Chelsea
$2,509/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Chelsea is $2,509 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $584 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelsea
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $2,506, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $2,506 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,775 | 1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,407 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | 5% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 |  1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,287 | 6% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Addison Orange | $2,682 | |
Admirals Hill | $3,814 | |
Arod | $2,500 | |
Belingham Square | $2,400 | |
Broadway | $2,370 | |
Carter Park | $2,250 | |
Lower Broadway | $3,600 | |
Mill Hill | $2,815 | |
Prattville | $3,000 | |
Soldiers Home | $2,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,506 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,700 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,407
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,287
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
15%
Broadway
Average rent
$2,370
Belingham Square
Average rent
$2,400
Lower Broadway
Average rent
$3,600
Soldiers Home
Average rent
$2,550
Addison Orange
Average rent
$2,682
Prattville
Average rent
$3,000
Admirals Hill
Average rent
$3,814
Mill Hill
Average rent
$2,815
Carter Park
Average rent
$2,250
Arod
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,506
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
4%
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
56%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, MA is 16% lower than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
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Discover rentals in Chelsea, MA
3d ago
70 Lafayette Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,200
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
Broadway apartment for rent in Chelsea
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Belingham Square apartment for rent in Chelsea
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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
3d ago
Addison - Orange apartment for rent in Chelsea
1 bed
1 bath
$3,012
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Addison - Orange apartment for rent in Chelsea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,933
$2,832
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
2h ago
100 Stockton St, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,346–$28,909
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10m ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,234–$2,598
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 Aug 15
3d ago
Belingham Square condo for rent in Chelsea
27 Suffolk St #3, Chelsea, MA 02150
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Aug 12
3d ago
Broadway apartment for rent in Chelsea
167 Walnut St #2, Chelsea, MA 02150
3 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Prattville apartment for rent in Chelsea
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
$1,895
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
10m ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,234–$2,598
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 Aug 15
4d 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
5d+ ago
21 5th St, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio
1 bath
$1,550–$1,575
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
100 Stockton St, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,346–$28,909
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10m ago
Verified
1 Webster Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,234–$2,598
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 Aug 15
1d ago
Soldiers Home apartment for rent in Chelsea
Studio
1 bath
$1,795
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Addison - Orange apartment for rent in Chelsea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,933
$2,832
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
1d ago
Broadway apartment for rent in Chelsea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $2,509 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chelsea?
Average rent prices in Chelsea have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $584 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chelsea?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chelsea are Carter Park ($2,250/mo), Broadway ($2,370/mo), and Belingham Square ($2,400/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chelsea?
To comfortably afford rent in Chelsea, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/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).