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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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$1,577 - $2,947
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$1,577 - $2,947
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$1,577 - $2,947
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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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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 $782. The Haven at Greenhill in the Lake Purdy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Avenues of InvernessBrookhaven1BR,1BA$782
The Haven at GreenhillStudioStudio,1BA$825
AureaThe Richmond2BR,2BA$849
LakestoneThe Savannah2BR,2BA$849
Wood SpringsAzalea1BR,1BA$909
Madison PlaceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$949
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$965
MAA Eagle RidgeThe Terre1BR,1BA$988
Summerchase at RiverchaseAdair1BR,1BA$994
Turtle Lake Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, AL and Nearby

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $1.25 price per square foot Perine-Renovated Model at Arbors At Cahaba River in the in the Lake Purdy neighborhood starting from $1,777. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia Model at Skylar Ridge starting at $1,375 with a $1.17 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.
Arbors At Cahaba RiverPerine-Renovated3BR,2BA$1.25
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1BR,1.5BA$1.17
Cahaba GrandviewThe Amsterdam2BR,2BA$1.33
AureaThe Charleston2BR,1BA$0.96
LakestoneThe Beaumont1BR,1BA$0.99
Turtle Lake Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
The Abbey At InvernessThe Buckingham2BR,1BA$1.29
The Kenzie Apartment HomesAltadena Renovated1BR,1BA$1.27
Summerchase at RiverchaseAdair1BR,1BA$1.23
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.20

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 $825.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment is $782 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 $849 at Lakestone.

What is the most affordable Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakestone and starts from $1,149.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.