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Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Chelsea, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 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 September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelsea
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 40% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $1,537 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,099 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,575 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,875 |  2% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 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 | $1,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,200 |  7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,099
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
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
$1,600
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
7%
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
18%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, ME is 14% lower than the median rent in Belfast, ME.
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Discover rentals in Chelsea, ME
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Chelsea
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Chelsea
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chelsea
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
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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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chelsea?
Average rent prices in Chelsea have decreased by 40% over the last month.
How does Chelsea rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chelsea is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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).