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property at 21 5th St

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104 Beacon St

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102 Beacon St

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property at 93 Orange St

93 Orange St

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property at 4 Washington Ave

4 Washington Ave

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105 Shurtleff St

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property at 52 Washington

52 Washington

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property at 52 Washington Ave

52 Washington Ave

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property at 101 Shurtleff St

101 Shurtleff St

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property at 52 Washington St

52 Washington St

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property at 103 Shurtleff St

103 Shurtleff St

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property at 33 Medford St

33 Medford St

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property at 175 Washington St

175 Washington St

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242 Spencer AveChelsea, MA 02150
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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2
$1,050
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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2

167 Main STMalden, MA 02148
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property at 121 Hancock St

121 Hancock St

EverettMA02149
property at 1057 Saratoga St

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1057 Saratoga St
BostonMA02128
property at 15 Snow Hill St

Furnished Private Bedroom in North End

15 Snow Hill St
BostonMA02113
property at 9 Hancock St
property at 25 Oakland Ave

25 Oakland Ave

EverettMA02149
property at 149 Nichols St

149 Nichols St

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property at 10 Yeamans St

10 Yeamans St

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Chelsea, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelsea, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ in the Kendall Square neighborhood priced from $1,700. Altitude Apartments in the East Saugus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,775
The AnchorageStudio SpecialStudio,1BA$1,800
Carlyle House ApartmentsStudio, non-renovated (Exeter)Studio,1BA$1,800
Northgate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,860
Pratt Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,869
176 BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $0.17 price per square foot 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 75 Division St Model at 75 Division St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Chelsea Square 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.
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
114 Perkins St, Unit 5114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.20
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
24 Phillips St, Unit 124 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.20
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
50 S Russell St, Unit 350 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
11 Anderson St, Unit 211 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
43 Hancock St43 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.20

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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 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 $1,775.

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 $2,445 at Carlyle House Apartments.

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