Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI from $900 (33 Rentals)

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Village Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

250 Wilkinson StChelsea, MI 48118
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323 Packard St
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$1,100 - $1,800
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$1,100 - $1,800

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$1,100 - $1,800
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323 Packard St

323 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Atrio Apartment Homes
$1,250 - $1,750
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$1,200 - $1,700
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$50

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$1,250 - $1,750
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Atrio Apartment Homes

1000 W Huron StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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The Sans Souci
$1,355 - $2,115
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$1,305 - $2,065
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$50

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$1,355 - $2,115
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

The Sans Souci

1036-1044 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Tradewind Apartments
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$1,450 - $1,925
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$1,450 - $1,925

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$1,450 - $1,925
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Tradewind Apartments

121 E Hoover AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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813 S Main St
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$1,500 - $1,750
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$1,500 - $1,750

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$1,500 - $1,750
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

813 S Main St

813 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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728 S Main St
$1,595 - $1,670
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$1,545 - $1,620
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$1,595 - $1,670
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

728 S Main St

728 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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912 Brown St
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$1,600 - $1,800
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$1,600 - $1,800

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$1,600 - $1,800
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

912 Brown St

912 Brown StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Manchester Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Manchester Flats

1846 Stadium PlAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Huron Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Huron Flats

1117 W Huron StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Manchester West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manchester West

1900 W Liberty StAnn 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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Chelsea, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelsea, MI

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Heritage Pointe$2,150$2,1501

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 (MISI Properties LLC) in the Brookside neighborhood priced from $995. Lakestone Apartments in the Sister Lakes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,038. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinckney Apartments (MISI Properties LLC)Pinckney Apartments - One Bedroom *ONE MONTHS R...1BR,1BA$995
Lakestone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,038
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
911 South Main StreetSingle Bed August to December1BR,1BA$1,100
Nob Hill Apartments0B1BStudio,1BA$1,150
807 W Madison St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
810 S Main St1 BED1BR,1BA$1,225
Hillcrest / Park PlaceThe Meadows1BR,1BA$1,249
Mapleridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
The Park at Sagebrush CircleAspen1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI and Nearby

As of March 21, 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 in the North Central Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Model at Chestnut Hills starting at $2,350 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Ann Arbor Scio 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.
807 S Main StHouse3BR,1BA$1.32
Chestnut Hills2 bedroom 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.72
Cattail Lane Townhomes (Cattail Properties LLC)726 Cattail Townhomes - Three Bedroom, Two Bath...3BR,2BA$1.50
Meadowbrook VillageThe Starling2BR,2BA$1.64
Arbor LandingsHolly1BR,1BA$1.67
Wyndham Hill ApartmentsCMI2B1B2BR,1BA$1.67
Pinckney Apartments (MISI Properties LLC)Pinckney Apartments - One Bedroom *ONE MONTHS R...1BR,1BA$1.19
Lakestone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
807 W Madison St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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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 (MISI Properties LLC).

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 $1,207 at Lakestone Apartments.

What is the most affordable Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cattail Lane Townhomes (Cattail Properties LLC) and starts from $1,795.

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