Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Chelsea, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chelsea
$1,495/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Chelsea is $1,495 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelsea
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chelsea rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Chelsea, ME, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Chelsea, ME
Average rent prices in Chelsea have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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, ME
Rent prices in Chelsea vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chelsea is $1,475, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,074 | - |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,575 | 2% | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,987 | No Change | 58% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Chelsea, ME.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,475 | 11% | 13% | |
Condos | $1,550 | - | 3% | |
Houses | $2,475 | 7% | 58% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,074
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,987
Last year
58%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Chelsea, ME.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
58%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chelsea, ME, 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, ME compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chelsea and Belfast by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chelsea
21%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, ME is 7% lower than the median rent in Belfast, ME.
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Discover rentals in Chelsea, ME
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chelsea
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chelsea
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
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Frequently asked questions for Chelsea, ME
Quick answers to common questions about the Chelsea rental market.
How much is rent in Chelsea?
The average rent in Chelsea is $1,495 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chelsea?
Average rent prices in Chelsea have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does Chelsea rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chelsea is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chelsea?
To comfortably afford rent in Chelsea, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).