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Chelsea, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelsea, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Avenues of Inverness in the Lake Purdy neighborhood priced from $770. Madison Place in the Lake Purdy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Avenues of InvernessBrookhaven1BR,1BA$770
Madison PlaceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$899
Wood SpringsAzalea1BR,1BA$899
Colony WoodsThe Retreat1BR,1BA$950
Brook Highland PlaceThe Hartford1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, AL and Nearby

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $1.16 price per square foot Elston Model at Oak Tree in the starting from $2,529. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the Braden 0 Model at Kenley Apartments starting at $1,615 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Lake Purdy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chelsea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak TreeElston4BR,2.5BA$1.16
Kenley ApartmentsBraden 01BR,2BA$1.36
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1BR,1.5BA$1.17
Aventura Oak MountainDouble Oak Renovated2BR,2BA$1.11
Brook Highland PlaceThe Charleston2BR,1BA$1.16
Terrace 312 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Acasa Verandas at Rocky Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Colony WoodsThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1.21
Madison PlaceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$1.28
The Avenues of InvernessWoodlake1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chelsea, AL

Ranked #33

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Chelsea, AL

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chelsea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chelsea?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chelsea is at Parc at Grandview listed at $1,335.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment is $899 at Madison Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chelsea Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea is starting from $947 at The Avenues of Inverness.

What is the most affordable Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brook Highland Place and starts from $1,299.

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