Chelsea, MA Rent History
113 months of data, 2017–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$2,632
1-year change
+2.1%
$55/mo
5-year change
+24.7%
$521/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Chelsea
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1,668/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $1,777/mo | +6.5% | +6.5% |
| 2019 | $1,871/mo | +5.3% | +12.2% |
| 2020 | $2,009/mo | +7.4% | +20.4% |
| 2021 | $1,867/mo | -7.1% | +11.9% |
| 2022 | $2,314/mo | +23.9% | +38.7% |
| 2023 | $2,435/mo | +5.2% | +46.0% |
| 2024 | $2,529/mo | +3.9% | +51.6% |
| 2025 | $2,545/mo | +0.6% | +52.6% |
| 2026 | $2,595/mo | +2.0% | +55.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Chelsea changed since 2017?
Median rent in Chelsea, MA was $1,668 in 2017-05 and is $2,632 as of 2026-09 — a change of $964 per month over 9 years.
How much has Chelsea rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Chelsea, MA has changed +24.7% ($521 per month). The current median is $2,632.
Is rent in Chelsea going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Chelsea, MA has increased +2.1% ($55/mo). Current median: $2,632.