Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA from $1,175 (79 Rentals)

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property at 1 Heard St

$1,600

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$1,600

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1 Heard St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 61 Crescent St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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61 Crescent St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 17 Suffolk St

$1,850 - $3,000

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$1,850

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17 Suffolk St

ChelseaMA02150
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767 Broadway, Unit #4
$1,900
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$1,900

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767 Broadway, Unit #4

767 BroadwayChelsea, MA 02150
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Acadia
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Acadia

242 Spencer AveChelsea, MA 02150
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45 Gardena St, Unit 3M
$1,650
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$1,650

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45 Gardena St, Unit 3M

45 Gardena StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 185 Marion St

$1,750 - $1,950

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$1,750

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185 Marion St

BostonMA02128
property at 2 Granite St

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Granite St

MaldenMA02148
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10 Harvard St, Unit 2
$1,800
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$1,800

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10 Harvard St, Unit 2

10 Harvard StEverett, MA 02149
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property at 25 Oakland Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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25 Oakland Ave

EverettMA02149
property at 75 Winthrop St

$1,820

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$1,820

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75 Winthrop St

EverettMA02149
property at 303 Princeton St

$1,850

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$1,850

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303 Princeton St

BostonMA02128
property at 149 Nichols St

$1,850

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$1,850

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149 Nichols St

EverettMA02149

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property at 124 Atlantic Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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124 Atlantic Ave

RevereMA02151
property at 126-128 Vernal St

$1,850

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$1,850

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126-128 Vernal St

EverettMA02149
property at 136 Cecilian Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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136 Cecilian Ave

RevereMA02151
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43 Hancock St
$1,850
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$1,850

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43 Hancock St

43 Hancock StEverett, MA 02149
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property at 10 Yeamans St

$1,850

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$1,850

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10 Yeamans St

RevereMA02151
property at 101 Brooks St

$1,900

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$1,900

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101 Brooks St

BostonMA02128
property at 417-419-419 Ferry St

$1,900 - $3,400

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$1,900

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417-419-419 Ferry St

EverettMA02149

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property at 4 Crest Ave

$1,975 - $2,700

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$1,975

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$1,975

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4 Crest Ave

RevereMA02151
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23 Eutaw St
$1,995
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$1,995

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23 Eutaw St

23 Eutaw StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 147 Meridian St

$1,995

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$1,995

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147 Meridian St

BostonMA02128
property at 237 Lexington St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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237 Lexington St

BostonMA02128

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chelsea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chelsea?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment is $1,700 at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chelsea Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea is starting from $1,700 at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+.

What is the most affordable Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ and starts from $1,700.

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