What's the average rent in Chelsea, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Chelsea, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Chelsea, MA is $2,800 per month, which is 42% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,800

0.0%No change month over month

0.9%$25 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

168

APARTMENTS

$2,561

HOUSES

$3,200

TOWNHOUSES

$3,000

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Chelsea, MA at $2,561 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,200 per month. Townhomes average $3,000 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,327
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,000
4 Bedrooms	$3,400
All	$2,800

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Chelsea, MA is $2,327 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,000 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,400 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$3,200
All	$3,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Chelsea, MA is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,900 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,200 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	$2,750
3 Bedrooms	$3,000
4 Bedrooms	$3,600
All	$2,800

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chelsea, MA is $2,300 per month, followed by $2,750 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,600 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,300
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,200
All	$3,200

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Chelsea, MA is $2,300 per month, followed by $3,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,200 for a 4 bedroom house.