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Chelsea, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelsea, MA is a Studio unit found at Parkwood Apartments in the Ferryway neighborhood priced from $1,700. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkwood ApartmentsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
The Chase at Overlook RidgeDesign EB-EStudio,1BA$1,799
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $0.20 price per square foot 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 93 Cottage St Model at 93 Cottage St, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Waterfront 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.
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
93 Cottage St, Unit 293 Cottage St1BR,1BA$0.22
43 Garden St, Unit 3243 Garden StStudio ,1BA$0.20
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.20
60 Prince St, Unit 960 Prince St1BR,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 2712 Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $20,000. There are also 1207 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chelsea ranging from $1,275 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 $1,275 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,593.

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 $1,000 to $16,126, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,575 to $22,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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