What is the average apartment size in Chelsea?

The average size for a Chelsea, MA apartment is 881 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Chelsea?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Chelsea is $2,898 per month, a 0.36% decrease from last year’s average of $2,909.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Chelsea?

In Chelsea, studios rent for $2,365 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,683 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,236 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,942 per month

What is the average apartment size in Chelsea?

The typical apartment in Chelsea offers about 881 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Chelsea?

Studio apartments in Chelsea average 590 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 752 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,093 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,300 sq. ft.

Chelsea, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Chelsea?

The typical rent budget in Chelsea ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Chelsea?

In Chelsea, 71% of households rent while 29% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chelsea is $2,898, a 0.36% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,909.

Studio Apartments at $2,365 offer the most budget-friendly option with 590 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 752 square feet for $2,683, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,236 offer 1,093 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,300 sq ft) for $3,942, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Chelsea, MA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,898	881 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,365	590 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,683	752 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,236	1,093 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,942	1,300 sq. ft.

Chelsea, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Chelsea, MA have decreased by 0.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,909 to $2,898.

What's the typical rent budget in Chelsea, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Chelsea, MA (53%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Chelsea, MA?

9,589 or 71% of the households in Chelsea, MA are renter-occupied while 3,949 or 29% are owner-occupied.

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How Chelsea Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Chelsea	$2,898
Waltham	$3,225
Salem	$2,777
Lowell	$2,317
Boston	$3,775
Quincy	$2,822
Cambridge	$3,748
Worcester	$2,049
Fall River	$2,099
Somerville	$3,661
Medford	$3,244
Malden, MA	$2,687
Weymouth Town, MA	$2,586
Watertown, MA	$3,476

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Chelsea apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.