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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
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Siegel Select Birmingham

5429 Highway 280 EBirmingham, AL 35242
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Inkwell on Grandview
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$1,577 - $3,032
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$1,577 - $3,032
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$1,577 - $3,032
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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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Aurea
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aurea

1 Brook Highland LnBirmingham, AL 35242

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 $825. Lakestone in the Lake Purdy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Haven at GreenhillStudioStudio,1BA$825
LakestoneThe Savannah2BR,2BA$849
Wood SpringsAzalea1BR,1BA$972
Colony WoodsThe Retreat1BR,1BA$985
Turtle Lake Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Avenues of InvernessOverlook2BR,2BA$1,022
The Kenzie Apartment HomesAltadena Renovated1BR,1BA$1,085
The Abbey At InvernessThe Buckingham2BR,1BA$1,109
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,110
Royal Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, AL and Nearby

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $1.24 price per square foot Perine-Renovated Model at Arbors At Cahaba River in the in the Lake Purdy neighborhood starting from $1,755. 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$1.24
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1BR,1.5BA$1.17
700 Riverchase Apartments2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,2BA$1.26
Bluffs at Riverview1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
The Avenues of InvernessOverlook2BR,2BA$1.12
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
Colony WoodsThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1.26

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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 $899 at Lakestone.

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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