DUO
180 Central Ave,
Chelsea, MA 02150
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,338 - $4,094
$2,525/month
Average Rent
716 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in Chelsea, MA is $2,525 per month. This is 60% higher than the national average rent price of $1,577/month, making Chelsea one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Chelsea, you can expect to pay about $2,292 per month for a studio, $2,525 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,978 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,186 or more.
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $14 less per month.
Based on current rent prices, Prattville, Lower Broadway and Broadway are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chelsea.
Based on current rent prices, Admirals Hill, Belingham Square and Addison-Orange are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chelsea.
The neighborhoods in Chelsea with the most apartments available are Broadway, Addison-Orange and Belingham Square .
Because the average rent in Chelsea is $2,525, you’ll want to make about $8,416 per month or $100,992 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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