Cheap Homes for Rent in the Lower Broadway Neighborhood of Chelsea, MA from $1,200 (55 Rentals)

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property at 22 Willard St
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

22 Willard St, Unit Room 5

22 Willard St
ChelseaMA02150

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property at 165 Hawthorne St
$1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
Studio Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

165 Hawthorne St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 188 Maverick St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

188 Maverick St, Unit Suite

188 Maverick St
BostonMA02128

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property at 143 Arlington St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
Studio Rentals
Available Oct 1
Affordability

143 Arlington St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 9 Mullins Ct
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

9 Mullins Ct

CambridgeMA02141
property at 42 Newman Rd
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

42 Newman Rd, Unit #3

42 Newman Rd
MaldenMA02148
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property at 41 Monmouth St
$1,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15
Affordability

41 Monmouth St

BostonMA02128

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property at 2 Blake Terrace
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2 Blake Terrace

EverettMA02149
property at 75 Division St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

75 Division St, Unit 1

75 Division St
ChelseaMA02150
property at 210 Washington Ave
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

210 Washington Ave, Unit 2

210 Washington Ave
ChelseaMA02150
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property at 67 Gore St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

67 Gore St, Unit 2R

67 Gore St
CambridgeMA02141
  • Smoke Free
property at 365 Sumner St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability
property at 78 Sycamore St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

78 Sycamore St, Unit 1

78 Sycamore St
EverettMA02149
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property at 43 Anderson St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

43 Anderson St, Unit 3

43 Anderson St
BostonMA02114
property at 145 Meridian St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

145 Meridian St, Unit 4

145 Meridian St
BostonMA02128
  • Smoke Free

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property at 15 Staples Ave
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

15 Staples Ave

EverettMA02149
property at 10 Horace St
$2,184

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,184

Total Monthly Price$2,184
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

10 Horace St

BostonMA02128
property at 223 Trenton St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

223 Trenton St, Unit 1

223 Trenton St
BostonMA02128
property at 72 Lubec St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

72 Lubec 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. 10 Yeamans St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. 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
10 Yeamans St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,750
APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston50 High1BR,1BA$1,900
Everett Ventures, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,900
Carter HeightsAffordable 1 Bedroom (TC, 60% AMI)1BR,1BA$1,954

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Broadway, MA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Broadway area is the $0.21 price per square foot 26 Charter St Model at 26 Charter St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Lower Broadway apartment is the 20 Cooper St Model at 20 Cooper St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Financial District 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.
26 Charter St, Unit 226 Charter St1BR,1BA$0.21
20 Cooper St, Unit 220 Cooper StStudio ,1BA$0.20
54 S Russell St, Unit 654 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
206 Princeton St, Unit 3206 Princeton St1BR,1BA$0.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Broadway

What type of rentals are currently available in Lower Broadway?

There are currently 1642 Apartments for Rent in Lower Broadway, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $13,171. There are also 651 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower Broadway ranging from $1,200 to $15,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lower Broadway?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lower Broadway ranges from $1,200 to $15,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,511.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lower Broadway?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lower Broadway range from $900 to $8,840, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,460 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,560 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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