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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Studio Apartments | $1,209 | $960 | $1,439 |
| Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $829 | $2,874 |
| Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $930 | $5,486 |
| Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $1,057 | $3,643 |
| Chelsea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,399 | $2,399 | $2,399 |
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 $829. The Abbey At Inverness in the Lake Purdy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $889. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenues of Inverness | Brookhaven | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| The Abbey At Inverness | The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| Wood Springs | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Madison Place | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| The Kenzie | Altadena Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Colony Woods | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $953 |
| The Haven at Greenhill | The Retreat | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Aurea Apartments | The Beaumont | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Lakestone | The Beaumont | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Royal Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $1.19 price per square foot Hayden Model at Oak Tree in the starting from $2,999. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree | Hayden | 5BR,3BA | $1.19 |
| Skylar Ridge | 1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Bluffs at Riverview | 2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| MAA Eagle Ridge | The Fresco | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Aurea Apartments | The Charleston | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Lakestone | The Beaumont | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| The Kenzie | Altadena Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Colony Woods | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Madison Place | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Avenues of Inverness | Brookhaven | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chelsea is at The Haven at Greenhill listed at $960.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment is $829 at The Avenues of Inverness.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea is starting from $930 at The Avenues of Inverness.
The best deal on a cheap Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Avenues of Inverness and starts from $1,057.
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