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Average Rent in Chelsea, MA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Chelsea, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,615/mo
Lowest Available
$2,432/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
24
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Chelsea, MA
8 listed units across 2 buildings offering 1 bed units in Chelsea, MA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $82/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Commons | Unit 15 | $2,897 | $2,735 | $162 |
| Chelsea Place Apartments | Unit 15 | $2,897 | $2,735 | $162 |
| Parkside Commons | Unit 14 | $4,266 | $4,190 | $76 |
| Chelsea Place Apartments | Unit 14 | $4,266 | $4,190 | $76 |
| Parkside Commons | Unit 15 | $4,238 | $4,190 | $48 |
| Chelsea Place Apartments | Unit 15 | $4,238 | $4,190 | $48 |
| Parkside Commons | Unit 16 | $2,796 | $2,754 | $42 |
| Chelsea Place Apartments | Unit 16 | $2,796 | $2,754 | $42 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Chelsea, MA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Chelsea, MA is $2,615 per month across 2 apartment communities and 24 available units.
The most affordable option is Parkside Commons starting at $2,432/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,615/mo.
Prices range from $2,432 to $2,742 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Chelsea, MA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Chelsea, MA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Commons | $2,432/mo | $2,615/mo | 12 | 3.7 |
| Chelsea Place Apartments | $2,432/mo | $2,615/mo | 12 | 3.6 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$105,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,615/mo.
Comfortable income
$126,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,432/mo), you need to earn at least $97,000/year.
Median household income in Chelsea, MA is $72,220 , about 42% 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) | $2,615 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $7,243/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.
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