Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Broadway Neighborhood of Chelsea, MA from $800 (65 Rentals)

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ChelseaMA02150

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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242 Spencer AveChelsea, MA 02150
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44 Lafayette Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

44 Lafayette Ave

44 Lafayette AveChelsea, MA 02150
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The Box District
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Box District

22 Gerrish AveChelsea, MA 02150
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10 Yeamans St

RevereMA02151

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106 Byron St

BostonMA02128

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ priced from $1,700. The Anchorage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Lower Broadway apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
The AnchorageStudio SpecialStudio,1BA$1,800
The Box DistrictTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,994

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Broadway, MA

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Broadway area is the $0.20 price per square foot 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. 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.
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
75 Division St, Unit #175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.20
43 Anderson St, Unit 843 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R55 Forest Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Broadway, Chelsea, MA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Chelsea, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Lower Broadway Neighborhood in Chelsea, MA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,994.

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 $6,300.

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 215 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 $286 which is $6,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Broadway.

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