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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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Chelsea, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelsea, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. The Tallcorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $505. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$505
Shamrock ApartmentsShamrock small 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$555
Southview ApartmentsSouthview 1 bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$625
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, IA and Nearby

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $0.97 price per square foot B3 Model at Southern Hills in the starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the The Pheasant Model at Pheasant Run Apartments starting at $1,075 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village 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.
Southern HillsB32BR,2BA$0.97
Pheasant Run ApartmentsThe Pheasant2BR,2BA$1.02
Westdale Meadows2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.02
Hawkeye Towers3/2.003BR,2BA$0.50
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Marshalltown EstatesUnit 352BR,2BA$0.78
Crestwood Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.76
Raintree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.83

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Getting Around Chelsea, IA

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18 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chelsea Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment is $395 at The Reserves at South Lake.

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 $470 at The Reserves at South Lake.

What is the most affordable Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserves at South Lake and starts from $536.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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