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Chelsea, MA

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Dynamic and fast-paced, Chelsea's small size is deceiving.

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While it may be the smallest city in Massachusetts, Chelsea is one of its most populated. This busy city is three miles northeast of Boston, wrapped by the Mystic River. This historic city was first settled in 1624, and much of its history is still evident in its Victorian architecture and narrow streets. Chelsea is filled with charm and personality, from its corner markets and tree-lined streets to its blend of historic brick buildings and sleek, modern complexes.

When you move to your apartment in Chelsea, you'll discover a fast-paced but friendly city filled with unique landmarks. This is the home of Bunker Hill Community College, Mystic Mall, and Mary O'Malley State Park. Commuters can take the MBTA train from Bellingham Square or the 111 bus into downtown Boston. The Tobin Bridge leads Chelsea residents to the Boston National Historical Park, the Bunker Hill Monument, the USS Constitution, and Downtown Boston in minutes. Boston Logan International Airport is less than three miles from Chelsea.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Chelsea, MA is $2,266 for a studio, $2,525 for one bedroom, $2,961 for two bedrooms, and $3,194 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chelsea has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,525/month
717 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,952/month
2,291 Sq Ft
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Transportation

84

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

58

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

William A Berkowitz Elementary

Public

Grades 1-4

453 Students

7
out of 10

Edgar A Hooks Elementary

Public

Grades 1-4

498 Students

6
out of 10

Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy

Public

Grades 5-8

451 Students

4
out of 10

Frank M Sokolowski Elementary

Public

Grades 1-4

495 Students

3
out of 10

Clark Avenue School

Public

Grades 5-8

671 Students

2
out of 10

Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy

Public

Grades 5-8

451 Students

4
out of 10

Clark Avenue School

Public

Grades 5-8

671 Students

2
out of 10

Joseph A. Browne School

Public

Grades 5-8

511 Students

2
out of 10

Chelsea High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,611 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
  • New England Aquarium
  • Revere Beach Reservation
  • Mystic River Reservation
  • Museum of Science

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.