
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Broadway Neighborhood of Chelsea, MA from $800 (76 Rentals)
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21 5th St

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48 Harvard St, Unit 3

95 Orange St

88 Broadway

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25 Division St, Unit 2

23 Division St

Atlas Lofts

108 Washington Ave
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67 Webster Ave, Unit 2

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38 Williams St, Unit 38 Williams

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6 Pembroke St, Unit 3

77 Division St, Unit 2

33 Medford St

73 Division St

Acadia

16 5th

121-123 Hawthorne Street

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28 Orleans St

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

18 Benedict St

1061 Saratoga St

124 Bowdoin St

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston
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549 Bennington St

The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+

44 Glendale St, Unit B

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49 Wellington Ave, Unit 1

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20 Cooper St, Unit 2

39 Irving St

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2

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30 Anderson St

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80 West Cedar St
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56 S Russell St, Unit 4

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38 Anderson St

44-46 Summer St

134 Princeton St

63 Frankfort St

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123 Garland St, Unit 121B

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3 Goodwin Pl, Unit B

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91 Perkins St, Unit SI FL1-ID802

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25 Mount Vernon St, Unit B1

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Lower Broadway, Chelsea, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Broadway?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Broadway Studio Apartments | $2,786 | $1,495 | $5,000 |
| Lower Broadway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,208 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
| Lower Broadway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,936 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Lower Broadway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,120 | $850 | $9,210 |
| Lower Broadway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,279 | $850 | $8,800 |
| Lower Broadway 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,249 | $4,000 | $7,995 |
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There are currently 76 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower Broadway Neighborhood of Chelsea, MA.
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Cheapest Available Lower Broadway Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Broadway area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 16 5th priced from $1,550. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Lower Broadway apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 5th | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 10 Yeamans St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston | 50 High | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Everett Ventures, LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Broadway, MA
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Broadway area is the $0.24 price per square foot 22 Sheafe St Model at 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Lower Broadway apartment is the 33 Princeton St Model at 33 Princeton St, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Waterfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Broadway apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 22 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 33 Princeton St, Unit 1 | 33 Princeton St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 15 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 15 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 42 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 36 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 36 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 3 Heath St | 3 Heath St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 6 Pembroke St, Unit 3 | 6 Pembroke St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Broadway Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lower Broadway?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Broadway is under $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Broadway?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Broadway is The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Lower Broadway costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Broadway?
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 155 regular apartments in Lower Broadway 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 Lower Broadway?
Cheap apartments in Lower Broadway have an average cost of $324 which is $2,976 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Broadway.
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