Chelsea, MA rental market
What is the average rent in Chelsea, MA?
Last updated June 28, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Chelsea, MA is $2,850.
Average rent
$2,850
Month-over-month change
+$96
Year-over-year change
+$50
Available rentals
155
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $5,063.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 4 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 7 |
| $2,200 | 19 |
| $2,300 | 16 |
| $2,400 | 14 |
| $2,500 | 17 |
| $2,600 | 9 |
| $2,700 | 9 |
| $2,800 | 19 |
| $2,900 | 21 |
| $3,000 | 17 |
| $3,100 | 8 |
| $3,200 | 13 |
| $3,300 | 8 |
| $3,400 | 9 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 4 |
| $3,800 | 6 |
| $3,900 | 5 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,630 | $2,500 |
| Feb | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Mar | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Apr | $2,800 | $2,700 |
| May | $2,800 | $2,638 |
| Jun | $2,840 | $2,800 |
| Jul | $2,800 | No data |
| Aug | $2,775 | No data |
| Sep | $2,763 | No data |
| Oct | $2,600 | No data |
| Nov | $2,500 | No data |
| Dec | $2,410 | No data |
Market temperature
The Chelsea, MA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Chelsea, MA is 41% higher than the national average.
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