
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chelsea Square Neighborhood of Chelsea, MA from $800 (38 Rentals)
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21 5th St

95 Orange St

88 Broadway

Anchors Weigh

25 Division St, Unit 2

23 Division St

Atlas Lofts

67 Webster Ave, Unit 2
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38 Williams St, Unit 38 Williams

108 Washington Ave

33 Medford St

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6 Pembroke St, Unit 3

77 Division St, Unit 2

73 Division St

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DUO

6 Admirals Wy

130 Congress Ave, Unit 1
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176-178 Washington Ave

7 Pembroke St, Unit 3

7 Pembroke St

Acadia

16 5th

121-123 Hawthorne Street

Lafayette Apartments

One North of Boston

Carter Heights
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The Box District

The Box District

549 Bennington St

134 Princeton St

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206 Princeton St, Unit 3

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206 Princeton St, Unit 3

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284 Chelsea St, Unit 3

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15 Monmouth St, Unit 1

Barnes School Apartments
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127 Eutaw St
Chelsea Square, Chelsea, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelsea Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Square Studio Apartments | $2,522 | $1,495 | $3,043 |
| Chelsea Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,864 | $1,850 | $4,922 |
| Chelsea Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,568 | $2,000 | $6,995 |
| Chelsea Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,855 | $2,325 | $7,783 |
| Chelsea Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,493 | $2,695 | $4,800 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Chelsea Square Neighborhood of Chelsea, MA.
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Cheapest Available Chelsea Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chelsea Square area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 16 5th priced from $1,550. 176-178 Washington Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Chelsea Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 5th | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 176-178 Washington Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| One Webster | Hancock | Studio,1BA | $2,234 |
| Mason | S10.1 | Studio,1BA | $2,340 |
| Parkside Commons Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,346 |
| Hanover Everett | Da | 1BR,1BA | $2,385 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea Square, MA
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea Square area is the $0.24 price per square foot 33 Princeton St Model at 33 Princeton St, Unit 1 in the in the Waterfront neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Chelsea Square apartment is the 75 Division St Model at 75 Division St, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Chelsea Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chelsea Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Princeton St, Unit 1 | 33 Princeton St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 75 Division St, Unit 1 | 75 Division St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 11 Trenton St, Unit 4 | 11 Trenton St | 3BR,1BA | $0.31 |
| 6 Pembroke St, Unit 3 | 6 Pembroke St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 324 Chelsea St, Unit 3 | 324 Chelsea St | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 11 Trenton St, Unit 2 | 11 Trenton St | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 215 Princeton St, Unit 3 | 215 Princeton St | 3BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 11 Wordsworth St, Unit APT3 | 11 Wordsworth St | 3BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 281 Washington Ave, Unit 2 | 281 Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 358 Princeton St, Unit 1 | 358 Princeton St | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chelsea Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chelsea Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chelsea Square is under $2,385.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelsea Square?
The cheapest apartment in Chelsea Square is Hanover Everett which is listed at $2,385, while the average apartment in Chelsea Square costs $2,992.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chelsea Square?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 123 regular apartments in Chelsea Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chelsea Square?
Cheap apartments in Chelsea Square have an average cost of $615 which is $2,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelsea Square.
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