Chelsea, MA rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Chelsea, MA is $2,800.
$2,800
+$0
+$60
128
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,200 to $4,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 4 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 10 |
| $2,000 | 12 |
| $2,100 | 11 |
| $2,200 | 8 |
| $2,300 | 10 |
| $2,400 | 13 |
| $2,500 | 7 |
| $2,600 | 5 |
| $2,700 | 13 |
| $2,800 | 10 |
| $2,900 | 15 |
| $3,000 | 14 |
| $3,100 | 10 |
| $3,200 | 13 |
| $3,300 | 5 |
| $3,400 | 7 |
| $3,500 | 6 |
| $3,600 | 3 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 4 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $4,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $60 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,662 | $2,630 |
| Feb | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Mar | $2,750 | $2,650 |
| Apr | $2,725 | $2,800 |
| May | $2,448 | $2,800 |
| Jun | $2,813 | $2,840 |
| Jul | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Aug | $2,600 | $2,775 |
| Sep | $2,750 | No data |
| Oct | $2,800 | No data |
| Nov | $2,700 | No data |
| Dec | $2,600 | 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Chelsea, MA is 33% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Chelsea, MA?
The average rent in Chelsea, MA is $2,800.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Chelsea, MA?
Houses in Chelsea, MA rent between $1,200 - $4,900 with an average rent of $2,800.
3. How has the rent in Chelsea, MA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Chelsea, MA increased by $60
4. How much has the rent in Chelsea, MA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Chelsea, MA increased by $0
5. How many available rentals are there in Chelsea, MA?
There are currently 128 rentals available in Chelsea, MA.
6. How do rent prices in Chelsea, MA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Chelsea, MA is $2,800 — 33.33% higher the national average of $2,100.