Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
MGH Institute of Health Professions, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Chelsea

$3,885/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chelsea is $3,885 per month as of October 2026. This is 104% above the national average rent, or $1,985 more per month.

$4.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chelsea

472

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chelsea rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 4% 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 $3,900, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $3,689 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,720.

Listings

Studio

$3,222

-

11%

1 bedroom

$3,672

-

6%

2 bedroom

$4,651

-

5%

3 bedroom

$4,500

-

25%

4 bedroom

$4,997

-

54%

Studio

Average rent

$3,222

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,672

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,651

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,997

Last year

54%

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

181 London St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Maverick Square - Paris Street condo for rent in Boston

Residential Lease, Boston, MA

181 London St #2, Boston, MA 02128

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

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.
25 Division St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Belingham Square apartment for rent in Chelsea

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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.
68 London St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Maverick Square - Paris Street apartment for rent in Boston

3BR Near Maverick Station | No Broker Fee

68 London St #2, Boston, MA 02128

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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.
Princeton St. & Meridian #BS - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Square apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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.

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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 $3,885 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chelsea?

Average rent prices in Chelsea have increased by 4% 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 $1,985 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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