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Stella Townhomes
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Stella Townhomes

1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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233 Harnett St NW
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233 Harnett St NW

233 Harnett St NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Valley High
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Valley High

1715-1735 Edgewood RdCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Chelsea, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Chelsea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, IA is found at The Avenue in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood and is 797 square feet priced from $925. Union at Wiley in the Cedar Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 685 square feet and currently listed start at $850. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chelsea:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The AvenueThe Boulevard797 Sq Ft$925
Union at Wiley1 Bed 1 Bath685 Sq Ft$850
Spaulding LoftsA5 - Income Restricted676 Sq Ft$750
Cedar River Bluffs Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom665 Sq Ft$893
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B649 Sq Ft$395
Southview ApartmentsSouthview 1 bedroom Classic636 Sq Ft$625
Shamrock ApartmentsShamrock large 1 bedroom636 Sq Ft$600
Northview Apartments1BR/1.0BA625 Sq Ft$725
Southern HillsA1624 Sq Ft$625
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath609 Sq Ft$620

Cheapest Available Chelsea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, IA is the 1B1B Model starting from $395 at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Chelsea 1 Bedroom is the Shamrock small 1 bedroom Model at Shamrock Apartments starting at $555 in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelsea is currently $759. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelsea:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B$395
Shamrock ApartmentsShamrock small 1 bedroom$555
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath$620
Southview ApartmentsSouthview 1 bedroom Classic$625
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom$643
Northview Apartments1BR/1.0BA$725
Urban Edge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$750
Spaulding LoftsA5 - Income Restricted$750
Union at Wiley1 Bed 1 Bath$850
Cedar River Bluffs Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$893

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea is $759.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chelsea is a 797 square feet unit starting from $925 at The Avenue.

What is the average size for Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chelsea is currently 670 sq ft.

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