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property at 67 Gore St

67 Gore St, Unit 1F

67 Gore St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 27 Webster Pl

27 Webster Pl

MaldenMA02148

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property at 36-40 Orange St

36-40 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 37 Cecilian Ave

37 Cecilian Ave, Unit 1st floor

37 Cecilian Ave
RevereMA02151

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property at 74 Park St

74 Park St, Unit 1

74 Park St
ChelseaMA02150
property at 42 Newman Rd

42 Newman Rd, Unit #3

42 Newman Rd
MaldenMA02148
property at 2 Earhart St

2 Earhart St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 428 Salem St

428 Salem St, Unit 1

428 Salem St
MaldenMA02148
property at 22 Decatur St

22 Decatur St

BostonMA02128

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property at 148 Saratoga St

148 Saratoga St

BostonMA02128
property at 55 Forest Ave

55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R

55 Forest Ave
EverettMA02149
property at 23 Temple St

23 Temple St, Unit 1

23 Temple St
BostonMA02114
property at 148 Saratoga St

148 Saratoga St, Unit #3

148 Saratoga St
BostonMA02128
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Chelsea, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelsea, MA is a Studio unit found at Carlyle House Apartments in the West Revere neighborhood priced from $1,700. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlyle House ApartmentsStudio, non-renovated (Exeter)Studio,1BA$1,700
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
The AnchorageStudio SpecialStudio,1BA$1,800
565 Beach1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $0.21 price per square foot 99 Prince St Model at 99 Prince St, Unit 4 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 54 S Russell St Model at 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chelsea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
99 Prince St, Unit 499 Prince St1BR,1BA$0.21
54 S Russell St, Unit 654 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
8 Curtis St, Unit 68 Curtis St1BR,1BA$0.20
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.20
151 Perkins St, Unit 1151 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
61 Salem St, Unit 161 Salem StStudio ,1BA$0.18
23 Endicott Ave23 Endicott Ave1BR,1BA$0.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea

What type of rentals are currently available in Chelsea?

There are currently 2136 Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $26,094. There are also 1103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chelsea ranging from $1,000 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chelsea?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chelsea ranges from $1,000 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,323.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chelsea?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chelsea range from $2,395 to $20,854, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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