Average Rent in Chelsea, MA
2 apartment buildings, 24 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$2,657/mo
median $2,693
market average
Cheapest
$2,358/mo
Parkside Commons
Properties
2
tracked daily
Units
24
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 | $2,358 | $2,657 | $3.22 | 3.6 (21) | 12 |
| 2 | Parkside Commons 100 Stockton St, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA | $2,358 | $2,657 | $3.22 | 3.7 (178) | 12 |
Rent & Price History by Building
By Area
Chelsea, MA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 1 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Chelsea, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Chelsea, MA is $2,657 per month, based on 24 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,358 at Parkside Commons to $2,846 at Parkside Commons.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,358/mo | $2,358/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $2,648/mo | $2,506/mo | 16 |
| 2 Bed | $2,779/mo | $2,725/mo | 6 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
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
$106,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,657/mo.
Comfortable income
$128,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,358/mo), you need to earn at least $94,000/year.
Cost of living in Chelsea, MA
We only have live rent data for Chelsea, MA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,657 |
| Estimated total | $2,657/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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 | $2,201 | -17% | +5.3% | 36 |
| Boston, MA | $4,605 | +73% | -6.1% | 29 |
| Lynn, MA | $3,009 | +13% | +4.8% | 16 |
| Springfield, MA | $1,812 | -32% | +9.7% | 12 |
| Waltham, MA | $3,687 | +39% | +0.1% | 11 |
| Framingham, MA | $3,111 | +17% | +6.2% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chelsea, MA?
The average rent in Chelsea, MA is $2,657 per month, based on 24 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 $2,693 per month, computed from 24 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,657/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 $2,358 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 $2,648/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,506/mo across 16 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in Chelsea, MA average $2,779/mo. Units start from $2,725/mo across 6 units currently listed.
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