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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Stella Townhomes

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. Shamrock Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $555. 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
Shamrock ApartmentsShamrock small 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$555
Brookview TerraceA11BR,1BA$584
Santa BarbaraA11BR,1BA$590
Olive Terrace ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$616

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, IA and Nearby

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Raintree Apartments in the in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 4BR/2BA Model at Hawkeye Towers - Historical Access starting at $380 with a $0.35 price per square foot . 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.
Raintree Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Hawkeye Towers - Historical Access4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$0.35
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Santa BarbaraB12BR,1BA$0.82
Pharaoh''s ValleyB12BR,1BA$0.75
Olive Terrace ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$0.77
Southern HillsB12BR,1BA$0.95
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
Brookview TerraceA11BR,1BA$0.97

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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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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