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property at 890 Broadway

$900

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$900
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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890 Broadway

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property at 21 5th St

$1,550 - $1,575

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$1,575
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$1,575

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21 5th St

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property at 36-40 Orange St

$1,600

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$1,600
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36-40 Orange 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

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property at 88 Broadway

$1,900

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88 Broadway

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Acadia
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242 Spencer AveChelsea, MA 02150
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16 5thChelsea, MA 02150
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10 Forsyth StChelsea, MA 02150
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388 Meridian St, Unit #2
$1,000
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388 Meridian St, Unit #2

388 Meridian StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 549 Bennington St

$1,700

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$1,700
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549 Bennington St

BostonMA02128

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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 18 Benedict St in the Kendall Square neighborhood priced from $1,250. 1061 Saratoga St in the Beachmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
18 Benedict StShared Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
1061 Saratoga StShared Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
16 5th0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,550
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - UpgradeStudio,1BA$1,673
10 Yeamans St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,695
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
The WilletStudio - 501Studio,1BA$1,815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $0.24 price per square foot 22 Sheafe St Model at 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 39 Charter St Model at 39 Charter St starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Sheafe St, Unit 222 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.24
39 Charter St39 Charter St1BR,1BA$0.24
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
15 Sheafe St, Unit 215 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.23
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
80 Havre St, Unit 280 Havre St1BR,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 16 5th listed at $1,550.

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 $2,000 at 282-288 Revere St.

What is the most affordable Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 11 Langdon St and starts from $3,200.

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