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property at 15 Michael Rd

15 Michael Rd, Unit 2

15 Michael Rd
RevereMA02151
property at 829 Broadway

829 Broadway

ChelseaMA02150
property at 158 Cottage St

158 Cottage St

BostonMA02128
property at 36-40 Orange St

36-40 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150

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property at 37 Cecilian Ave

37 Cecilian Ave, Unit 1st floor

37 Cecilian Ave
RevereMA02151
property at 428 Salem St

428 Salem St, Unit 1

428 Salem St
MaldenMA02148
property at 44 Anderson St

44 Anderson St

BostonMA02114
property at 41 Mount Pleasant St

41 Mount Pleasant St, Unit 3

41 Mount Pleasant St
SomervilleMA02145

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property at 28 Pinckney St

28 Pinckney St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 67 Hancock St

67 Hancock St

BostonMA02114
property at 148 Saratoga St

148 Saratoga St

BostonMA02128
property at 23 Temple St

23 Temple St, Unit 1

23 Temple St
BostonMA02114
property at 55 Forest Ave

55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R

55 Forest Ave
EverettMA02149
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50 Salt St
$2,055
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Base Rent
$1,600
Required Monthly Fees
$455
Total Monthly Price
$2,055
Studio Apartments Available Dec 24

50 Salt St

50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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50 Salt St
$2,065
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Base Rent
$1,610
Required Monthly Fees
$455
Total Monthly Price
$2,065
Studio Apartments Available Dec 2

50 Salt St

50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
Furnished

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Chelsea, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelsea, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ in the Kendall Square neighborhood priced from $1,700. Carlyle House Apartments in the West Revere neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Carlyle House ApartmentsStudio, non-renovated (Exeter)Studio,1BA$1,800
Rumney FlatsSBStudio,1BA$1,835
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,835
Northgate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,860
Pratt Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,869
176 BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $0.17 price per square foot 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 18 Parmenter St Model at 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 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.
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
18 Parmenter St, Unit 118 Parmenter St1BR,1BA$0.19
114 Perkins St, Unit 5114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19
24 Phillips St, Unit 124 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.20
11 Anderson St, Unit 211 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
43 Hancock St43 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.20
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.20
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea

What type of rentals are currently available in Chelsea?

There are currently 1818 Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $25,100. There are also 809 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chelsea ranging from $900 to $32,500.

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 $900 to $32,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,041.

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 $1,750 to $20,649, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,110 to $32,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,410 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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