Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA from $1,200 (33 Rentals)

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property at 21 5th St

$1,575

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$1,575

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21 5th St

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property at 16 5th St

$1,495 - $1,575

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$1,575

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16 5th St

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property at 165 Hawthorne St

$1,595 - $1,650

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$1,595

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165 Hawthorne St

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property at 52 Washington Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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52 Washington Ave

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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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Bennington Arms
Studio Apartments

Bennington Arms

720 Bennington StEast Boston, MA 02128
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Broadway Apartments
Studio Apartments

Broadway Apartments

246 BroadwayMalden, MA 02148
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Andover House
Studio Apartments

Andover House

21 Wyeth StMalden, MA 02148
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224-238 Cambridge St
Studio Apartments

224-238 Cambridge St

224-226 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02114
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The Willet
Studio Apartments

The Willet

13 Nahant AveRevere, MA 02151
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142 Gove St
Studio Apartments

142 Gove St

142 Gove StEast Boston, MA 02128

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West of One
Studio Apartments

West of One

810 Washington AveRevere, MA 02151

Chelsea, MA Local Guide

Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street

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Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Boston, MA | Find Boston Off-Campus Student Housing at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,568.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment is $1,568 at Altitude Apartments.

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 $1,568 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 Altitude Apartments and starts from $1,568.

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