Average Rent in Broadway, Chelsea, MA

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Current Versus Historical Broadway, Chelsea, MA Rents

Broadway rentals average $1,550 for a studio rental to $3,200 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,775, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $133 (-7.92%) year-over-year from $1,683 to $1,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (6.82%) year-over-year from $2,200 to $2,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.03%) year-over-year from $2,867 to $2,925. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $158 (5.21%) year-over-year from $3,042 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $550 (-15.49%) year-over-year from $3,550 to $3,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 5.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.63% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.05% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $1.86 $1,550 $1,683 (-7.92%) $1,667 (-7.00%)
1 BR $33.22 $2,350 $2,200 (6.82%) $2,125 (10.59%)
2 BR $31.21 $2,925 $2,867 (2.03%) $2,533 (15.46%)
3 BR $31.65 $3,200 $3,042 (5.21%) $2,953 (8.38%)

Historical Rents in Broadway, Chelsea, MA

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Top Cities Near Broadway

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Broadway. The average rent in Broadway is currently $2,800 per month. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Broadway, Chelsea, MA is Somerville, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,400 per month.

Let's compare Broadway, Chelsea, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Broadway, Chelsea, MA is 16.13% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.38% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Broadway, Chelsea, MA are about 0.85% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.56% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Broadway, Chelsea, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,150 $2,900 $2,200
Everett, MA $1,875 $2,100 $2,500 $2,700
Malden, MA $1,800 $2,050 $2,500 $2,700
Winthrop Town, MA $1,700 $2,300 $2,750 $2,800
Revere, MA $1,795 $2,325 $2,900 $2,925
Medford, MA $1,963 $2,200 $2,900 $3,150
Somerville, MA $2,050 $2,600 $3,200 $3,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Broadway

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near Broadway. Some of these neighborhoods include Maplewood, Glendale, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included all of these top 21 neighborhoods in or near Broadway, Chelsea, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near Broadway, Chelsea, MA is currently around $3,300 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Broadway's average rent, which is only $1,775. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Broadway, Maplewood has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,963 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Broadway. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Maplewood, Malden, MA N/A $2,100 $2,500 $2,600
Glendale, Everett, MA $1,875 $1,988 $2,450 $2,725
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA $1,995 $2,500 $3,025 $2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,795 $3,940 $2,999
Glenwood, Medford, MA $2,088 $2,500 $2,900 $3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA $2,333 $2,500 $3,225 $3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,499 $3,000 $4,100 $3,050
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA $1,700 $2,423 $3,100 $3,200
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA $1,850 $2,600 $3,100 $3,200
East Somerville, Somerville, MA $2,450 $2,500 $3,225 $3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,225 $2,900 $3,500 $3,300
North End, Boston, MA $2,100 $2,698 $3,600 $3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,495 $3,400 $4,800 $3,400
South Medford, Medford, MA N/A $2,100 $3,000 $3,463
Ward Two, Somerville, MA N/A $2,600 $3,475 $3,500
West End, Boston, MA $2,819 $3,450 $4,948 $3,550
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $2,525 $3,930 $4,050 $3,550
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA $2,450 $3,200 $3,850 $3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,128 $3,400 $4,225 $3,768
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $2,950 $3,250 $4,500 $4,365
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,875 $3,985 $5,750 $4,963

Top Counties Near Broadway

There are a total of 7 counties located by Broadway, Chelsea, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,800. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,400, Somerville, MA is the most expensive county by Broadway, Chelsea, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Broadway, Chelsea, MA is 16.13% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Broadway, Chelsea, MA is 6.38% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Broadway, Chelsea, MA is 0.85% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,150 $2,900 $2,200
Everett, MA $1,875 $2,100 $2,500 $2,700
Malden, MA $1,800 $2,050 $2,500 $2,700
Winthrop Town, MA $1,700 $2,300 $2,750 $2,800
Revere, MA $1,795 $2,325 $2,900 $2,925
Medford, MA $1,963 $2,200 $2,900 $3,150
Somerville, MA $2,050 $2,600 $3,200 $3,400

Top Zipcodes Near Broadway

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near Broadway, Chelsea, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,300. That's at least $60 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Broadway, Chelsea, MA is $2,796 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,675 per month. Which comes out to $48 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Broadway, Chelsea, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
02150, Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,150 $2,900 $2,200
02149, Everett, MA $1,875 $2,100 $2,500 $2,700
02129, Boston, MA $2,450 $3,200 $3,950 $3,700
02128, Boston, MA $2,025 $2,500 $3,100 $3,000
02148, Malden, MA $1,800 $2,050 $2,500 $2,700
02114, Boston, MA $2,654 $3,350 $4,515 $3,550
02111, Boston, MA $2,800 $3,700 $5,225 $4,000
02143, Somerville, MA $2,300 $2,750 $3,400 $3,400
02116, Boston, MA $2,498 $3,400 $5,250 $3,600
02155, Medford, MA $1,963 $2,200 $2,900 $3,150

Frequently Asked Questions - Broadway Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Broadway, Chelsea, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Broadway, Chelsea, MA apartments for rent is approximately $1,775. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Broadway, Chelsea, MA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Broadway, Chelsea, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in Broadway, Chelsea, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $1.86. There are a total of 33 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Broadway.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Broadway, Chelsea, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $33.22. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Broadway.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Broadway, Chelsea, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,925 and an average price per square feet of $31.21. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Broadway.
How have rent prices in Broadway, Chelsea, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Broadway, Chelsea, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Broadway, Chelsea, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Broadway, Chelsea, MA is around $1,420/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.