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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Chelsea, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Chelsea
$1,550/mo
The average rent in Chelsea is $1,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelsea
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 35% 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
Chelsea, ME
Rent prices in Chelsea vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chelsea is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 |  21% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,150 | - | - |
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 | $1,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,050 | 21% | - | |
Rooms | $700 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$950
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
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
$1,300
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
21%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
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
15%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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5d+ ago
House for rent in Chelsea
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chelsea
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chelsea
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jun 19
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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 $1,550 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chelsea?
Average rent prices in Chelsea have increased by 35% over the last month.
How does Chelsea rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chelsea is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $62,000/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).