Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
MGH Institute of Health Professions, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Chelsea

$3,871/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chelsea is $3,871 per month as of September 2026. This is 104% above the national average rent, or $1,971 more per month.

$4.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chelsea

555

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chelsea rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in MGH Institute of Health Professions, MA

Average rent prices in Chelsea have increased by 3% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in MGH Institute of Health Professions, MA

Rent prices in Chelsea vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chelsea is $3,884, whereas a house costs $3,422. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $3,565 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,600.

Listings

Studio

$3,327

-

12%

1 bedroom

$3,565

-

5%

2 bedroom

$4,557

-

2%

3 bedroom

$4,500

-

30%

4 bedroom

$5,500

-

21%

Studio

Average rent

$3,327

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,565

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,557

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in MGH Institute of Health Professions, 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.

Discover rentals in MGH Institute of Health Professions, MA

27 Falcon St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

27 Falcon St.

27 Falcon St, Boston, MA 02128

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$3,275

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
181 London St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Central Maverick Square - Paris Street apartment for rent in Boston

Residential Lease, Boston, MA

181 London St #3, Boston, MA 02128

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
121 Portland St #605 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston house for rent in Boston

121 Portland St #605, Boston, MA 02114

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
145 Commercial St #103 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

North End apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,409

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Frequently asked questions for MGH Institute of Health Professions, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Chelsea rental market.

How much is rent in Chelsea?

The average rent in Chelsea is $3,871 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chelsea?

Average rent prices in Chelsea have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Chelsea rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chelsea is 104% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,971 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chelsea?

To comfortably afford rent in Chelsea, you'd need to earn approximately $155,000/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).

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