Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, AL from $800 (46 Rentals)

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property at 1017 Fairbank Ln

$1,750

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$1,750

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The Avenues of Inverness
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$861 - $4,204
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$467 - $3,810
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$394

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$861 - $4,204
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The Avenues of Inverness

3100 Heatherbrook RdBirmingham, AL 35242
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The Haven at Greenhill
$875 - $1,299
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$625 - $1,049
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$250

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$875 - $1,299
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The Haven at Greenhill

3 Greenhill PkyBirmingham, AL 35242
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Wood Springs
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$899 - $1,169
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$809 - $1,079
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$90

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$899 - $1,169
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Wood Springs

200 Springs AveBirmingham, AL 35242
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Madison Place
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$949 - $1,249
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$945 - $1,245
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$4

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$949 - $1,249
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Madison Place

850 Shoal Run TrlBirmingham, AL 35242
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Colony Woods
$977 - $1,621
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$936 - $1,580
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$41

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$977 - $1,621
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Colony Woods

2000 Colony Park DrBirmingham, AL 35243
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The Kenzie Apartment Homes
$1,000 - $1,449
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$970 - $1,419
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$30

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$1,000 - $1,449
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The Kenzie Apartment Homes

4501 Old Caldwell Mill RdBirmingham, AL 35242
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MAA Eagle Ridge
$1,008 - $2,918
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$990 - $2,900
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$18

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$1,008 - $2,918
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MAA Eagle Ridge

One Eagle Ridge DrBirmingham, AL 35242
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Kenley Apartments
$1,150 - $1,955
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$1,037 - $1,842
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$113

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$1,150 - $1,955
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Kenley Apartments

10 Kenley WayBirmingham, AL 35242
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Aventura Oak Mountain
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$1,172 - $4,162
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$1,043 - $4,033
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$129

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$1,172 - $4,162
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Aventura Oak Mountain

1 Stonecrest DrBirmingham, AL 35242
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Inverness Cliffs
$1,181 - $1,900
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$1,166 - $1,885
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$15

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$1,181 - $1,900
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Inverness Cliffs

100 Inverness Cliffs DrBirmingham, AL 35242
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Parc at Grandview
$1,212 - $2,065
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$1,185 - $2,038
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$27

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$1,212 - $2,065
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parc at Grandview

3545 Grandview PkyBirmingham, AL 35243
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Hawthorne at Lake Heather
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$1,223 - $2,783
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$1,101 - $2,661
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$122

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$1,223 - $2,783
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Hawthorne at Lake Heather

1 Lake Heather ReserveBirmingham, AL 35242
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Cahaba Grandview
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$1,254 - $1,799
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$1,224 - $1,769
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$30

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$1,254 - $1,799
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Cahaba Grandview

2800 Riverview RdBirmingham, AL 35242
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Bluffs at Riverview
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$1,239 - $1,579
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$1,141 - $1,481
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$98

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$1,239 - $1,579
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Bluffs at Riverview

2801 Riverview RdBirmingham, AL 35242
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The Whitby Birmingham
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$1,499 - $3,600
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$1,358 - $3,459
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$141

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$1,499 - $3,600
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The Whitby Birmingham

120 Whitby LnBirmingham, AL 35242
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Vestavia Reserve
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$1,610 - $2,548
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$1,455 - $2,393
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$155

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$1,610 - $2,548
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Vestavia Reserve

2300 Reserve TrlVestavia, AL 35243
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Inkwell on Grandview
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$1,617 - $3,132
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$1,594 - $3,109
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$23

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$1,617 - $3,132
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Inkwell on Grandview

3560 Grandview PkyBirmingham, AL 35243
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property at 5948 Forest Lakes Cove

$1,695

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$1,684
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$11

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$1,695

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5948 Forest Lakes Cove

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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 $861. The Haven at Greenhill in the Lake Purdy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Avenues of InvernessBrookhaven1BR,1BA$861
The Haven at GreenhillThe RetreatStudio,1BA$875
The Abbey At InvernessThe Ashton1BR,1BA$889
Wood SpringsAzalea1BR,1BA$899
Madison PlaceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$949
Summerchase at RiverchaseAdair1BR,1BA$974
Colony WoodsThe Retreat1BR,1BA$977
The Outlook at Greystone Apartment HomesDaisyStudio,1BA$982
LakestoneThe Beaumont1BR,1BA$999
Turtle Lake Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, AL and Nearby

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $1.41 price per square foot Glendale Model at Oak Tree in the starting from $2,319. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 2 Bed | 2 Bath - Lily Model at Skylar Ridge starting at $1,596 with a $1.11 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.
Oak TreeGlendale4BR,2.5BA$1.41
Skylar Ridge2 Bed | 2 Bath - Lily2BR,2BA$1.11
Bluffs at Riverview3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
The Kenzie Apartment HomesCahaba Renovated2BR,2BA$0.94
AureaThe Charleston2BR,1BA$1.16
LakestoneThe Beaumont1BR,1BA$1.11
Turtle Lake Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Crowne at Grandview1 Deluxe Renovated1BR,1BA$1.45
Colony WoodsThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1.25
Madison PlaceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$1.36

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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 $861 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 $942 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 $1,089.

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