Furnished Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA Under $5,500 (127 Rentals)

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185 Shurtleff St, Unit 3
$4,000
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$4,000

Total Monthly Price
$4,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

185 Shurtleff St, Unit 3

185 Shurtleff StChelsea, MA 02150
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15 Union St, Unit 4
$4,500
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Base Rent
$4,500

Total Monthly Price
$4,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Union St, Unit 4

15 Union StBoston, MA 02108
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24 Hancock St, Unit 2
$4,400
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$4,400

Total Monthly Price
$4,400
Studio Apartment Available Now

24 Hancock St, Unit 2

24 Hancock StBoston, MA 02114
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Devonshire
Rent Specials
$3,199 - $7,780
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$3,199 - $7,780

Total Monthly Price
$3,199 - $7,780
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Devonshire

1 DevonshireBoston, MA 02109
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The West End Apartments
$2,966 - $6,346
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$2,850 - $6,230
Required Monthly Fees
$116

Total Monthly Price
$2,966 - $6,346
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The West End Apartments

4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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Avalon North Station
Rent Specials
$2,880 - $6,325
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,815 - $6,260
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$2,880 - $6,325
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon North Station

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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Emerson Place
$2,670 - $6,320
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$2,670 - $6,320

Total Monthly Price
$2,670 - $6,320
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Emerson Place

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,510 - $5,355
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$2,510 - $5,355

Total Monthly Price
$2,510 - $5,355
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The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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12 Derne St, Unit 301
$2,500
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Base Rent
$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
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12 Derne St, Unit 301

12 Derne StBoston, MA 02114
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10 Derne St
$2,500
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Base Rent
$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
Studio Apartment Available Now

10 Derne St

10 Derne StBoston, MA 02114
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$2,439 - $13,429
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$2,439 - $13,429

Total Monthly Price
$2,439 - $13,429
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Parkway Heights
$2,325
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,325

Total Monthly Price
$2,325
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkway Heights

201 Chelsea StEverett, MA 02149
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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2
$2,200
Total Monthly Price3 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200
Studio Apartment Available Now

38 Pinckney St, Unit #2

38 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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211 Princeton St, Unit 1
$1,500
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Base Rent
$1,500

Total Monthly Price
$1,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

211 Princeton St, Unit 1

211 Princeton StBoston, MA 02128
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10 Emerson Pl
$5,175
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,700
Required Monthly Fees
$475

Total Monthly Price
$5,175
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026

10 Emerson Pl

10 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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1 Emerson Pl
$5,040
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,600
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,040
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1, 2026

1 Emerson Pl

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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10 New St
$5,020
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Base Rent
$4,580
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,020
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 8, 2026

10 New St

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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101 Canal St
$4,915
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,540
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,915
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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333 Great River Rd
$4,765
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,410
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$4,765
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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101 Canal St
$4,765
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,390
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,765
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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property at 237 Hanover St

$4,755

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,340
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,755

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 7, 2026

237 Hanover St

BostonMA02113

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449 Canal St
$4,730
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,290
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,730
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 11, 2026

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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10 New St
$4,660
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,220
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,660
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1, 2026

10 New St

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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10 New St
$4,615
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,240
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,615
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026

10 New St

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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10 New St
$4,615
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,240
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,615
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026

10 New St

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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8 Whittier Pl
$4,595
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,220
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,595
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2028

8 Whittier Pl

8 Whittier PlBoston, MA 02114
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50 Salt St
$4,475
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,960
Required Monthly Fees
$515

Total Monthly Price
$4,475
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 10, 2028

50 Salt St

50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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1 Leighton St
$4,275
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,900
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,275
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 25, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton St
$4,245
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,870
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,245
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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152 Salem St
$4,155
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,740
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,155
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 20, 2026

152 Salem St

152 Salem StBoston, MA 02113
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Frequently Asked Questions about Furnished Chelsea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Furnished apartment in Chelsea?

Currently the most affordable Furnished Apartment in Chelsea is at Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston listed at $1,175.

How much is the average rent for a Furnished Chelsea Apartment?

The average rent for a Furnished Apartment in Chelsea is $3,480.

What is the largest Furnished Chelsea Apartment for rent?

Today's Furnished apartment with the most square footage in Chelsea is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $4,400 at 24 Hancock St, Unit 2.

What is the average size for Chelsea Furnished Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Furnished rental in Chelsea is currently at 987 sq ft.

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