Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Broadway Neighborhood of Chelsea, MA from $800 (69 Rentals)

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property at 890 Broadway

$900

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$900

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890 Broadway

ChelseaMA02150
property at 21 5th St

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

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21 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 16 5th St

$1,550 - $1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

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16 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 95 Orange St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

95 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 26 Beacon St

$1,900

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$1,900

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26 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
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Acadia
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Acadia

242 Spencer AveChelsea, MA 02150
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16 5th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

16 5th

16 5thChelsea, MA 02150

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Atlas Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atlas Lofts

88 Gerrish AveChelsea, MA 02150
Corporate Housing
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388 Meridian St, Unit #2
$1,000
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$1,000

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388 Meridian St, Unit #2

388 Meridian StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 18 Reed Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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18 Reed Ave

EverettMA02149
property at 11 Boardman St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Boardman St

BostonMA02128
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61 Madison Ave, Unit 3
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

61 Madison Ave, Unit 3

61 Madison AveEverett, MA 02149
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property at 58 Anderson St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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58 Anderson St

BostonMA02114
property at 522 Saratoga St

$1,895 - $1,950

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$1,950

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522 Saratoga St

BostonMA02128
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176 Broadway
$1,995 - $2,295
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$1,995 - $2,295

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$1,995 - $2,295
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

176 Broadway

176 BroadwayRevere, MA 02151
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Lower Broadway, Chelsea, MA Local Guide

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 $1,525. 10 Yeamans St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable Lower Broadway apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16 5th0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,525
10 Yeamans St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,625
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
176 BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Broadway, MA

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Broadway area is the $0.02 price per square foot 28 Yeamans St Model at 28 Yeamans St, Unit 2 in the in the West Revere neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Lower Broadway apartment is the 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 starting at $1,700 with a $0.17 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Broadway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
28 Yeamans St, Unit 228 Yeamans St1BR,1BA$0.02
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
110 Perkins St, Unit 7110 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
720 Bennington St, Unit 207720 Bennington StStudio ,1BA$0.19
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
80 Havre St, Unit 280 Havre St1BR,1BA$0.22

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Lower Broadway, Chelsea, MA

Ranked #5

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,995.

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 $5,095.

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 86 regular apartments in Lower Broadway that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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