Average Rent in Chelsea, MA
2 apartment buildings, 30 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$2,709/mo
median $2,667
market average
Cheapest
$2,334/mo
Parkside Commons
Properties
2
tracked daily
Units
30
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 2 properties in Chelsea, MA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Chelsea, MA Rent Prices
All 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Chelsea Place Apartments
1016 Revere Beach Pkwy Ste 303, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
Parkside Commons
100 Stockton St, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea Place Apartments 1016 Revere Beach Pkwy Ste 303, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA | $2,334 | $2,709 | $3.23/ft² | 3.6 (21) | 15 |
| 2 | Parkside Commons 100 Stockton St, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA | $2,334 | $2,709 | $3.23/ft² | 3.7 (178) | 15 |
Rent & Price History by Building
By Area
Chelsea, MA neighborhoods
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Chelsea, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Chelsea, MA is $2,709 per month, based on 30 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,334 at Parkside Commons to $4,190 at Parkside Commons.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,334/mo | $2,334/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $2,615/mo | $2,432/mo | 24 |
| 2 Bed | $2,735/mo | $2,735/mo | 2 |
| 3 Bed | $4,190/mo | $4,190/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Chelsea, MA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Chelsea, MA averages $2,615/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,735/mo. At the local median household income of $72,220, that works out to 45% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Chelsea, MA at $1,859/mo. The current tracked market average runs 46% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Chelsea, MA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chelsea, MA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$108,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,709/mo.
Comfortable income
$130,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,334/mo), you need to earn at least $93,000/year.
Median household income in Chelsea, MA is $72,220 , about 44% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Chelsea, MA
Overall prices in Chelsea, MA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Chelsea, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,709 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $7,337/mo |
Population
39,460
Median household income
$72,220
Census median rent
$1,859/mo
Census rent burden
32.9%
Median age
34.5
Mean commute
34 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How Chelsea, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Chelsea, MA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam, MA | $2,128 | -21% | -4.6% | 34 |
| Boston, MA | $4,816 | +78% | -0.8% | 29 |
| Lynn, MA | $2,988 | +10% | -1.2% | 16 |
| Springfield, MA | $1,571 | -42% | -1.3% | 12 |
| Waltham, MA | $3,548 | +31% | -3.7% | 11 |
| Framingham, MA | $3,160 | +17% | +3.1% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chelsea, MA?
The average rent in Chelsea, MA is $2,709 per month, based on 30 units across 2 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Chelsea, MA?
The median asking rent in Chelsea, MA is $2,667 per month, computed from 30 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,709/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Chelsea, MA?
The lowest available rent in Chelsea, MA starts at $2,334 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA?
1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea, MA average $2,615/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,432/mo across 24 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in Chelsea, MA average $2,735/mo. Units start from $2,735/mo across 2 units currently listed.
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