1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA (864 Rentals)

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DUO
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$2,589 - $2,839
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$2,252 - $4,822

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180 Central AveChelsea, MA 02150
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V2 Apartments
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$2,482 - $2,959
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$2,432 - $3,976

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250 Vale StChelsea, MA 02150
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Vero Apartments
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$2,501 - $3,146
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$2,382 - $3,615

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Vero Apartments

255 Vale StChelsea, MA 02150
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One North of Boston
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$2,493 - $3,228
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$2,264 - $4,471

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One North of Boston

100 Heard StChelsea, MA 02150
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property at 140 Pearl St

$4,150 - $4,216

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$4,008
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$4,216

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140 Pearl St

ChelseaMA02150

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property at 140 Pearl St

$4,150 - $4,216

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$4,008
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$4,216

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140 Pearl St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 95 Orange St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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95 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 39 Louis St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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39 Louis St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 26 Beacon St

$1,900

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$1,900

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26 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 890 Broadway

$900

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$900

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890 Broadway

ChelseaMA02150
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70 Bellingham St
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70 Bellingham St

70 Bellingham StChelsea, MA 02150
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62 Blossom St
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62 Blossom St

62 Blossom StChelsea, MA 02150
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88-90 Shawmut St
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88-90 Shawmut St

88-90 Shawmut StChelsea, MA 02150
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214 Poplar St
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214 Poplar St

214 Poplar StChelsea, MA 02150

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18 Watts St
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18 Watts St

18 Watts 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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1 Albion Pl
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1 Albion Pl

1 Albion PlChelsea, MA 02150
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22 Heard St
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22 Heard St

22 Heard StChelsea, MA 02150
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99 Willow St
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99 Willow St

99 Willow StChelsea, MA 02150
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305 Commandants Way
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305 Commandants Way

305 Commandants WayChelsea, MA 02150
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22 Blossom St
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22 Blossom St

22 Blossom StChelsea, MA 02150
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37 Clark Ave
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37 Clark Ave

37 Clark AveChelsea, MA 02150
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205-221 Chestnut St
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205-221 Chestnut St

205-221 Chestnut StChelsea, MA 02150
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227 Chestnut St
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227 Chestnut St

227 Chestnut StChelsea, MA 02150
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233 Broadway
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233 Broadway

233 BroadwayChelsea, MA 02150
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Chelsea Homes I
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Chelsea Homes I

4 Gerrish AveChelsea, MA 02150
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74-78 Washington
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74-78 Washington

74-78 WashingtonChelsea, MA 02150

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Largest Available Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, MA is found at 275 Medford in the Kendall Square neighborhood and is 1,160 square feet priced from $3,475. Avenir in the Financial District neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,103 square feet and currently listed start at $4,401. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chelsea:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
275 Medford041,160 Sq Ft$3,475
Avenir1 Bedroom PP1,103 Sq Ft$4,401
AmayaB2 Den1,071 Sq Ft$3,638
The Towers at LongfellowLongfellow One Bedroom -B1,010 Sq Ft$3,340
Parkside Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath950 Sq Ft$2,522
The Batch YardA016928 Sq Ft$2,891
Hanover EverettM927 Sq Ft$3,234
31 Elmwood St31 Elmwood St - 2900 Sq Ft$1,900
The Victor by WindsorA3d894 Sq Ft$4,471
Chelsea PlaceOne Bedroom - Chelsea Place888 Sq Ft$2,512

Cheapest Available Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 05, 2026 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 One Bedroom, non-renovated Model at Parkwood Apartments starting at $1,850 in the Ferryway neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelsea is currently $3,118. 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
Parkwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, non-renovated$1,850
Pratt Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1st Floor$1,869
31 Elmwood St31 Elmwood St - 2$1,900
Altitude ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgrade$1,920
The Willet1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - 102$1,995
176 BroadwayOne Bedroom$1,995
Carlyle House ApartmentsOne Bedroom, non-renovated$2,000

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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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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 $3,118.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chelsea is a 1,160 square feet unit starting from $3,475 at 275 Medford.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chelsea is currently 2,468 sq ft.

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