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Siegel Select Birmingham
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$1,343 - $1,716
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$1,343 - $1,716
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$1,343 - $1,716
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Siegel Select Birmingham

5429 Highway 280 EBirmingham, AL 35242
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Inkwell on Grandview
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$1,677 - $3,032
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$1,677 - $3,032
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$1,677 - $3,032
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Inkwell on Grandview

3560 Grandview PkyBirmingham, AL 35243
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Lakestone
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakestone

1 Meadow DrBirmingham, AL 35242
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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 Studio unit found at The Haven at Greenhill in the Lake Purdy neighborhood priced from $875. The Avenues of Inverness in the Lake Purdy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $897. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Haven at GreenhillThe RetreatStudio,1BA$875
The Avenues of InvernessBroadmoor1BR,1BA$897
The Abbey At InvernessThe Asbury1BR,1BA$909
Wood SpringsAzalea1BR,1BA$919
Kenley ApartmentsCelia 11BR,1BA$920
Madison PlaceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$949
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$965
Colony WoodsThe Retreat1BR,1BA$971
Turtle Lake Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$999
LakestoneThe Beaumont1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, AL and Nearby

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bluffs at Riverview in the in the Lake Purdy neighborhood starting from $1,579. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia Model at Skylar Ridge starting at $1,325 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Hoover Vestavia Hills 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.
Bluffs at Riverview3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.17
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1BR,1.5BA$1.12
700 Riverchase Apartments2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,2BA$1.28
Terrace 312 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.12
AureaThe Charleston2BR,1BA$1.16
MAA Eagle RidgeThe Russet1BR,1BA$1.27
LakestoneThe Beaumont1BR,1BA$1.11
Turtle Lake Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.20
Colony WoodsThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1.24

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 The Haven at Greenhill listed at $875.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment is $897 at The Avenues of Inverness.

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 $913 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 Wood Springs and starts from $1,139.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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