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21 5th St
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$1,700
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48 Harvard St, Unit 3
48 Harvard StChelsea, MA 02150
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$1,750
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Base Rent$1,750
Total Monthly Price$1,750
184 Clark Ave, Unit 3
184 Clark AveChelsea, MA 02150
9 6th St
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20 Washington Ave
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95 Orange St
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$1,8951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
25 Division St, Unit 2
25 Division StChelsea, MA 02150
88 Broadway
ChelseaMA02150
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$1,975 - $3,5751 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8
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300 Commandants WayChelsea, MA 02150
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23 Division St
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$2,000 - $2,300Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
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Atlas Lofts
88 Gerrish AveChelsea, MA 02150
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$2,000
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38 Williams St, Unit 38 Williams
38 Williams StChelsea, MA 02150
108 Washington Ave
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Acadia
242 Spencer AveChelsea, MA 02150
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16 5th
16 5thChelsea, MA 02150
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121-123 Hawthorne Street
121-123 Hawthorne StChelsea, MA 02150
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112-114 SHURTLEFF LLC
112 Shurtleff StChelsea, MA 02150
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Lafayette Apartments
44 Lafayette AveChelsea, MA 02150
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
One North of Boston
150 Heard StChelsea, MA 02150
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Carter Heights
10 Forsyth StChelsea, MA 02150
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Harvard Street Apartments
86 Harvard StChelsea, MA 02150
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$900
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28 Orleans St
28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,000
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Base Rent$1,000
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85 High St, Unit 1
85 High StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,200
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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
11 Upham St, Unit 3
11 Upham StMalden, MA 02148
11 Upham St
MaldenMA02148
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$1,2251 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15
Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston
155 Trenton StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,2251 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2027
Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston
153 Trenton StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,250 - $1,5501 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
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18 Benedict St
18 Benedict StSomerville, MA 02145
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$1,300 - $1,7001 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
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1061 Saratoga St
1061 Saratoga StEast Boston, MA 02128
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$1,3251 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1
Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston
821 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,3751 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1
Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston
162 Cottage StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,393 - $4,017
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Broadway250
250 BroadwayRevere, MA 02151
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Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston!
695 Bennington StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,5501 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 4
Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston!
695 Bennington StBoston, MA 02128
332 Revere Beach Blvd
RevereMA02151
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$1,688 - $2,886Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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Altitude Apartments
211 Kennedy DrMalden, MA 02148
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$1,700 - $2,700Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
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Parkwood Apartments
16 James StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,700 - $2,700Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
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Carlyle House Apartments
135 Ward StRevere, MA 02151
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$1,700Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+
9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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43 Fairmont St
MaldenMA02148
43 Gledhill Ave
EverettMA02149
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$1,8501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
52 Newhall St, Unit 1
52 Newhall StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,875
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Base Rent$1,875
Total Monthly Price$1,875
91 Nichols St, Unit 12
91 Nichols StEverett, MA 02149
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$1,900
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26 Clarendon St, Unit 1R
26 Clarendon StMalden, MA 02148
18 Fairview Ave
MaldenMA02148
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$1,900 - $3,5001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston
83-85 Central AveEverett, MA 02149
781 Winthrop Ave
RevereMA02151
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$1,915 - $3,413
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge
11 Overlook Ridge DrRevere, MA 02151
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$1,950 - $2,990
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Rumney Flats
83 Ward StRevere, MA 02151
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Chelsea, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelsea?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cheap Chelsea Studio Apartments | $2,760 | $1,495 | $9,926 |
| Cheap Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,793 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,109 | $900 | $8,915 |
| Cheap Chelsea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,272 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Chelsea 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,221 | $4,000 | $7,995 |
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Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelsea, MA is a Studio unit found at Altitude Apartments in the East Saugus neighborhood priced from $1,688. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $1,688 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 10 Yeamans St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 2 Granite | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Shirley Ventures, LLC | Residential Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $0.21 price per square foot 26 Charter St Model at 26 Charter St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 20 Cooper St Model at 20 Cooper St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chelsea apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 26 Charter St, Unit 2 | 26 Charter St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 20 Cooper St, Unit 2 | 20 Cooper St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 | 54 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 42 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 36 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 36 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 206 Princeton St, Unit 3 | 206 Princeton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
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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 Cheap Chelsea Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chelsea?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chelsea is at Altitude Apartments listed at $1,688.
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 $2,295 at Altitude Apartments.
What is the most affordable Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston and starts from $2,000.
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