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Chelsea, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $0.19 price per square foot 7 Dolphin Ave Model at 7 Dolphin Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Belle Circle neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 starting at $1,700 with a $0.17 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chelsea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7 Dolphin Ave, Unit 17 Dolphin AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
75 Division St, Unit #175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
114 Perkins St, Unit 10114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.20
765 Broadway, Unit 765 Broadway765 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.21
765 Broadway, Unit 1765 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.20
55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R55 Forest Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
112 Perkins St, Unit 10112 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea

What type of rentals are currently available in Chelsea?

There are currently 3098 Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $20,000. There are also 1347 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chelsea ranging from $1,000 to $22,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chelsea?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chelsea ranges from $1,000 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,881.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chelsea?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chelsea range from $1,075 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $22,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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