1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA (846 Rentals)

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One North of Boston
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$2,297 - $2,986
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$2,171 - $3,984

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One North of Boston

100 Heard StChelsea, MA 02150
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220 Spencer Ave
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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220 Spencer Ave

220 Spencer AveChelsea, MA 02150
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38 Williams St, Unit 38 Williams
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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38 Williams St, Unit 38 Williams

38 Williams StChelsea, MA 02150

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Acadia
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Acadia

242 Spencer AveChelsea, MA 02150
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121-123 Hawthorne St
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121-123 Hawthorne St

121-123 Hawthorne StChelsea, MA 02150
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The Box District
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The Box District

44 Gerrish AveChelsea, MA 02150

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Eleanor Lofts
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Eleanor Lofts

25 Eleanor StChelsea, MA 02150
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16 Beacon ST
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16 Beacon ST

16 Beacon STChelsea, MA 02150
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30 Grove St
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30 Grove St

30 Grove StChelsea, MA 02150
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583 Broadway
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583 Broadway

583 BroadwayChelsea, MA 02150
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36 Grove St
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36 Grove St

36 Grove StChelsea, MA 02150
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35 Carroll St
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35 Carroll St

35 Carroll StChelsea, MA 02150
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33 Carroll St
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33 Carroll St

33 Carroll StChelsea, MA 02150
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161-165 Pearl St
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161-165 Pearl St

161-165 Pearl StChelsea, MA 02150

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100 4th St
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100 4th St

100 4th StChelsea, MA 02150
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43 Eleanor St
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43 Eleanor St

43 Eleanor StChelsea, MA 02150
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55 Eleanor St
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55 Eleanor St

55 Eleanor StChelsea, MA 02150
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25 Division St
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25 Division St

25 Division StChelsea, MA 02150
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70 Shawmut St
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70 Shawmut St

70 Shawmut StChelsea, MA 02150

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89 Congress Ave
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89 Congress Ave

89 Congress AveChelsea, MA 02150
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189 Washington
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189 Washington

189 WashingtonChelsea, MA 02150

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Cheapest Available Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 20, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, MA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $1,700 at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ in the Kendall Square neighborhood. The second most affordable Chelsea 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 565 Beach starting at $1,800 in the West Revere neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelsea is currently $3,040. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelsea:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath$1,700
565 Beach1BR/1.0BA$1,800
Pratt Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1st Floor$1,869
Carlyle House ApartmentsOne Bedroom, non-renovated$1,900

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Chelsea Overview

Living in Chelsea, Ma is an incredibly relaxing experience. The apartments in the area are well kept and perfect for individuals looking to stay in the area without having to worry about the hassles of owning a home! Let's take a closer look at some of the awesome things that Chelsea has to offer you!

Why live in Chelsea, MA?

Living in Chelsea is perfect for people who want to experience life in Boston but don't necessarily want to go through the hustle and bustle of a major city. Chelsea offers dozens of amenities for its citizens and has plenty of historical locations for you to visit. This city has just about everything that you could want while providing cost-effective places to live near the ocean.

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Getting Around Chelsea, MA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chelsea with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chelsea is at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ listed at $1,700.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea is $3,040.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chelsea is a square feet unit at .

What is the average size for Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chelsea is currently 3,409 sq ft.

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