Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI from $949 (58 Rentals)

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Village Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

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250 Wilkinson StChelsea, MI 48118
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985 Northwood St
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$995 - $1,095

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Base Rent$995 - $1,095

Total Monthly Price$995 - $1,095
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985 Northwood St

985 Northwood StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Nob Hill Apartments
$1,150 - $1,625

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Base Rent$1,150 - $1,625

Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $1,625
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nob Hill Apartments

301 Nob Hill CtAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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323 Packard St
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$1,200 - $1,300

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Base Rent$1,200 - $1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,300
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323 Packard St

323 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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813 S Main St
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$1,300 - $1,600

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Base Rent$1,300 - $1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,300 - $1,600
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

813 S Main St

813 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Tradewind Apartments
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$1,350 - $1,925

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Base Rent$1,350 - $1,925

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $1,925
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Tradewind Apartments

121 E Hoover AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Woodland Mews
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$1,511 - $3,036

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Base Rent$1,511 - $3,036

Total Monthly Price$1,511 - $3,036
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Woodland Mews

275-398 Rolling Meadows DrAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Cambridge Club
$1,550 - $1,890

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Base Rent$1,550 - $1,890

Total Monthly Price$1,550 - $1,890
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Cambridge Club

5501 Cambridge Club CirAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Hoover + Greene
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$1,805 - $2,875

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Base Rent$1,805 - $2,875

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Hoover + Greene

950 Greene StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Uptown Ann Arbor
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$1,859 - $4,941

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Base Rent$1,859 - $4,941

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Uptown Ann Arbor

3300 Ann Arbor Saline RdAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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923 S 7th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

923 S 7th St

923 S 7th StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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324 S Ashley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

324 S Ashley St

324 S Ashley StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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728 S Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

728 S Main St

728 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104

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Chelsea, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelsea, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chelsea, MI area range in price from $1,750 to $1,750 with an overall median price of $1,750. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chelsea Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Heritage Pointe$1,750$1,7501

Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelsea, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Pinckney Apartments in the Brookside neighborhood priced from $995. 985 Northwood St in the New West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinckney ApartmentsPinckney Apartments | One Bed | One Bath1BR, 1BA$995
985 Northwood St1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$995
Hillcrest / Park PlaceThe Cedar2BR, 1BA$1,099
810 S Main St1 BED1BR, 1BA$1,125
Nob Hill Apartments0B1BStudio, 1BA$1,150
332 E William St1 Bed1BR, 1BA$1,150
807 W Madison St1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,200
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,200
Manchester WestThe Poseidon2BR, 2BA$1,249
Atrio Apartment HomesRenovated One-Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI and Nearby

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $1.32 price per square foot House Model at 807 S Main St in the North Central Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Lakestone Apartments in the Sister Lakes neighborhood starting at $1,933 with a $1.56 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.
807 S Main StHouse3BR, 1BA$1.32
Lakestone ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR, 1BA$1.56
Cattail Lane TownhomesCattail Lane Townhomes | Three Bed | Two Bath3BR, 2BA$1.58
Meadowbrook VillageThe Starling2BR, 2BA$1.41
Manchester WestThe Poseidon2BR, 2BA$1.31
Huron FlatsTwo-Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.39
912 Brown St2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.82
Pinckney ApartmentsPinckney Apartments | One Bed | One Bath1BR, 1BA$1.19
Hillcrest / Park PlaceThe Cedar2BR, 1BA$1.35
807 W Madison St1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.60

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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 Nob Hill Apartments listed at $1,150.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment is $995 at Pinckney Apartments.

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 $1,099 at Hillcrest / Park Place.

What is the most affordable Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Park at Sagebrush Circle and starts from $1,849.

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