Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 30, 2026
Average rent in
Carter Park, Chelsea, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 30, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Carter Park
$2,495/mo
The average rent in Carter Park is $2,495 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $545 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carter Park
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carter Park rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carter Park, Chelsea, MA
Average rent prices in Carter Park have remained the same over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Carter Park, Chelsea, MA
Rent prices in Carter Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carter Park is $2,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Carter Park run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,195 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lawrence Estates | $3,400 | |
Melrose East Side | $2,600 | |
Melrose Highlands | $2,600 | |
Mount Hood | $2,600 | |
Oak Island | $2,834 | |
Whinthrop Highlands | $2,691 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,397 |  1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,497 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Lawrence Estates
Average rent
$3,400
Melrose East Side
Average rent
$2,600
Melrose Highlands
Average rent
$2,600
Mount Hood
Average rent
$2,600
Oak Island
Average rent
$2,834
Whinthrop Highlands
Average rent
$2,691
Apartments
Average rent
$2,397
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Carter Park, 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 Carter Park, Chelsea, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Carter Park and Lawrence Estates by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carter Park
28%higher than the national median
74%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carter Park, Chelsea, MA is 27% lower than the median rent in Lawrence Estates, Medford, MA.
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Frequently asked questions for Carter Park, Chelsea, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Carter Park rental market.
How much is rent in Carter Park?
The average rent in Carter Park is $2,495 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carter Park?
Average rent prices in Carter Park have remained the same over the last month.
How does Carter Park rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carter Park is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $545 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carter Park?
To comfortably afford rent in Carter Park, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).