Chelsea, MA Rent History
110 months of data, 2017–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-06)
$2,628
1-year change
+4.9%
$123/mo
5-year change
+29.9%
$605/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Chelsea
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1,684/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $1,797/mo | +6.7% | +6.7% |
| 2019 | $1,892/mo | +5.3% | +12.4% |
| 2020 | $2,028/mo | +7.2% | +20.4% |
| 2021 | $1,884/mo | -7.1% | +11.9% |
| 2022 | $2,346/mo | +24.5% | +39.3% |
| 2023 | $2,467/mo | +5.2% | +46.5% |
| 2024 | $2,555/mo | +3.6% | +51.7% |
| 2025 | $2,487/mo | -2.7% | +47.7% |
| 2026 | $2,619/mo | +5.3% | +55.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Chelsea changed since 2017?
Median rent in Chelsea, MA was $1,684 in 2017-05 and is $2,628 as of 2026-06 — a change of $944 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 +29.9% ($605 per month). The current median is $2,628.
Is rent in Chelsea going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Chelsea, MA has increased +4.9% ($123/mo). Current median: $2,628.