Rent by ZIP · Suffolk County
Rent in Chelsea, MA 02150
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,800 (+6.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,956 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,270 | $2,110 | +7.6% | $2,043–2,497 | $1,795 ±$424 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,340 | $2,210 | +5.9% | $2,106–2,574 | $1,378 ±$247 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,800 | $2,630 | +6.5% | $2,520–3,080 | $2,049 ±$113 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,340 | $3,150 | +6% | $3,006–3,674 | $2,050 ±$152 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,680 | $3,480 | +5.7% | $3,312–4,048 | $2,591 ±$237 |
Small Area FMRs for the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $3,008.
What renters pay in 02150
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02149 | Everett | $2,920 | $2,179 |
| 02151 | Revere | $2,720 | $2,001 |
| 02148 | Malden | $3,170 | $2,322 |
| 02152 | Winthrop | $2,750 | $2,245 |
| 02145 | Somerville | $3,470 | $2,534 |
| 02155 | Medford | $3,330 | $2,482 |
Fair Market Rents across Suffolk County, MA · All MA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.