
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chelsea Square Neighborhood of Chelsea, MA from $800 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Chelsea Square area of Chelsea.


16 5th St

165 Hawthorne St

52 Washington Ave

880 Broadway

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121-123 Hawthorne Street

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The Box District

The Box District

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Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

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10 Marion St, Unit R
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528 Bennington St

600 Broadway, Unit 405

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8 Curtis St, Unit 6, Unit 6

600 Broadway, Unit 509

52 Brooks St

10 Marion St, Unit 1

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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 | $2,455 | $1,575 | $3,747 |
| Chelsea Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,801 | $1,000 | $4,548 |
| Chelsea Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,538 | $2,050 | $8,710 |
| Chelsea Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,840 | $2,325 | $10,000+ |
| Chelsea Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,772 | $2,400 | $4,800 |
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There are currently 35 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 1 Bed unit found at 176-178 Washington Ave priced from $2,200. Vero Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,217. Here are the most affordable Chelsea Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176-178 Washington Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Vero Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,217 |
| One Webster | Adams | 1BR,1BA | $2,226 |
| The Box District | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
| One North of Boston | SA | Studio,1BA | $2,276 |
| Mason | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
| Parkside Commons Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,306 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea Square, MA
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea Square area is the $0.34 price per square foot 114 Falcon St Model at 114 Falcon St, Unit ##2 in the in the Waterfront neighborhood starting from $3,400. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Falcon St, Unit ##2 | 114 Falcon St | 4BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 75 Division St, Unit 1 | 75 Division St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 181 Washington Ave, Unit #3 | 181 Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 100 Brooks St, Unit 1 | 100 Brooks St | 5BR,4BA | $2.20 |
| 76 Eleanor St, Unit 2 | 76 Eleanor St | 6BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| 219 Bennington St, Unit 3 | 219 Bennington St | 4BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| 220 Spencer Ave | 220 Spencer Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 358 Princeton St, Unit 1 | 358 Princeton St | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| 58 Bennington St, Unit 2 | 58 Bennington St | 3BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 23 Eden St, Unit U2 | 23 Eden St | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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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 $2,306.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelsea Square?
The cheapest apartment in Chelsea Square is 176-178 Washington Ave which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Chelsea Square costs $6,250.
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 2 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 $125 which is $6,125 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelsea Square.
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