Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA (103 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Chelsea as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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One North of Boston
Rent Specials
$2,359 - $3,505
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$2,359 - $3,505

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$2,359 - $3,505
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

One North of Boston

100 Heard StChelsea, MA 02150
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Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge
Rent Specials
$2,475 - $3,545
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$2,475 - $3,545

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$2,475 - $3,545
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge

10 Overlook Ridge DrMalden, MA 02148
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$2,560 - $11,592
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$2,560 - $11,592

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$2,560 - $11,592
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,690 - $5,120
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$2,690 - $5,120

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$2,690 - $5,120
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The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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Eliot on Ocean
$2,388 - $11,919
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$2,388 - $11,919

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$2,388 - $11,919
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eliot on Ocean

660 Ocean AveRevere, MA 02151
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The West End Apartments
$3,171 - $6,126
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Base Rent
$3,055 - $6,010
Required Monthly Fees
$116

Total Monthly Price
$3,171 - $6,126
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The West End Apartments

4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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Twenty20
$2,760 - $14,315
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$2,760 - $14,315

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$2,760 - $14,315
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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Devonshire
Rent Specials
$3,554 - $7,297
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$3,554 - $7,297

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$3,554 - $7,297
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Devonshire

1 DevonshireBoston, MA 02109
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50 Salt St
$2,115
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Base Rent
$1,660
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$2,115
Studio Apartments Available Oct 28

50 Salt St

50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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50 Salt St
$2,205
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Base Rent
$1,750
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$2,205
Studio Apartments Available Oct 29

50 Salt St

50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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50 Salt St
$2,500
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Base Rent
$2,040
Required Monthly Fees
$460

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 9, 2026

50 Salt St

50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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50 Salt St
$4,335
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Base Rent
$3,820
Required Monthly Fees
$515

Total Monthly Price
$4,335
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 10, 2028

50 Salt St

50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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445 Artisan Way
$2,515
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Base Rent
$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,515
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$2,665
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Base Rent
$2,290
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,665
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 3

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,675
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Base Rent
$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,675
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$3,015
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Base Rent
$2,670
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$3,015
Studio Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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485 Foley St
$3,095
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Base Rent
$2,720
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,095
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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485 Foley St
$3,185
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Base Rent
$2,810
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,185
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4, 2026

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$3,205
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Base Rent
$2,850
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,205
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$3,345
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Base Rent
$2,930
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,345
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 10

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$3,375
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Base Rent
$3,020
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,375
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 2

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$3,440
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Base Rent
$3,060
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,440
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 20

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$3,545
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Base Rent
$3,200
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$3,545
Studio Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$3,710
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Base Rent
$3,330
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,710
Studio Apartments Available May 4, 2026

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$3,920
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Base Rent
$3,480
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,920
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 17

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$4,890
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Base Rent
$4,450
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,890
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 11, 2026

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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21 Charles St
$3,015
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Base Rent
$2,620
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,015
Studio Apartments Available Dec 11

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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22 Water St
$3,035
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Base Rent
$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,035
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 2

22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Leighton St
$3,225
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Base Rent
$2,870
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,225
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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21 Charles St
$3,425
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Base Rent
$3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,425
Studio Apartments Available Oct 27

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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22 Water St
$3,455
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Base Rent
$3,080
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,455
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 23

22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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5 Glassworks Ave
$3,645
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Base Rent
$3,290
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,645
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 27

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Glassworks Ave
$3,850
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Base Rent
$3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,850
Studio Apartments Available Dec 22, 2028

10 Glassworks Ave

10 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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5 Glassworks Ave
$4,205
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Base Rent
$3,850
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$4,205
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton St
$4,270
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Base Rent
$3,910
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$4,270
Studio Apartments Available Mar 16, 2029

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton St
$4,345
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Base Rent
$3,970
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,345
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton St
$4,385
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Base Rent
$4,010
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,385
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 25, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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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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Location, Location, Location!

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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 Short-term Chelsea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Chelsea?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Chelsea is at 90 Ocean listed at $2,200.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Chelsea Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Chelsea is $4,563.

What is the largest Short-term Chelsea Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chelsea is a 2,218 square feet unit starting from $3,554 at Devonshire.

What is the average size for Chelsea Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Chelsea is currently at 611 sq ft.

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