Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA from $800 (123 Rentals)

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property at 890 Broadway

$900

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890 Broadway

ChelseaMA02150
property at 16 5th St

$1,550 - $1,575

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$1,575
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16 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 40 Orange St

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

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40 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 26 Beacon St

$1,900

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26 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
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3 Nichols St, Unit 2
$2,000
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3 Nichols St, Unit 2

3 Nichols StChelsea, MA 02150
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242 Spencer AveChelsea, MA 02150
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16 5th
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16 5th

16 5thChelsea, MA 02150

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28 Orleans St
$900 - $1,100
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

28 Orleans St

28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 124 Bowdoin St

$1,500

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$1,500
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124 Bowdoin St

BostonMA02108

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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 Studio unit found at 16 5th in the Ferryway neighborhood priced from $1,525. Altitude Apartments in the East Saugus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,574. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16 5th0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,525
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - UpgradeStudio,1BA$1,574
10 Yeamans St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,625
Parkwood ApartmentsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
Carlyle House ApartmentsStudio, non-renovated (Exeter)Studio,1BA$1,700
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $0.03 price per square foot 141 Cottage St Model at 141 Cottage St, Unit 2 in the in the Airport neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 starting at $1,700 with a $0.17 price per square foot in the Ferryway 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.
141 Cottage St, Unit 2141 Cottage St4BR,1BA$0.03
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
110 Perkins St, Unit 7110 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
720 Bennington St, Unit 207720 Bennington StStudio ,1BA$0.19
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
3 Heath St3 Heath St2BR,1BA$0.23
3 Nichols St, Unit 23 Nichols 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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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 16 5th listed at $1,525.

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 $2,244 at Pratt Place Apartments.

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