Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI from $900 (29 Rentals)

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Village Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

250 Wilkinson StChelsea, MI 48118
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Brown Street Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brown Street Apartments

824 Brown StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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807 W Madison St
2 Bedroom Apartments

807 W Madison St

807 W Madison 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 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 $1,000. Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community in the Chapel Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinckney ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Courthouse Square - A 55+ CommunityUpgraded 1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Jackson West1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,185
Lakestone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,212
Hillcrest / Park PlaceThe Sycamore1BR,1BA$1,319
Charlton ApartmentsThe Diag - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,345
Wyndham Hill ApartmentsCUO2B1B2BR,1BA$1,400
Arbor LandingsHolly1BR,1BA$1,479
911 South Main Street6-Bed6BR,6BA$1,500
Manchester WestThe Aphrodite1BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI and Nearby

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $1.91 price per square foot 2 Bed- Downstairs Model at Centerra Pointe in the in the Old West Side neighborhood starting from $2,690. 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.
Centerra Pointe2 Bed- Downstairs2BR,2BA$1.91
Chestnut Hills2 bedroom 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.72
Cattail Lane TownhomesTownhome3BR,2BA$1.58
Meadowbrook VillageThe Starling2BR,2BA$1.72
Lakestone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Manchester WestThe Poseidon2BR,2BA$1.99
Cambridge ClubYale2BR,1BA$1.78
Jackson West2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
Arbor LandingsHolly1BR,1BA$1.67
Wyndham Hill ApartmentsCUO2B1B2BR,1BA$1.62

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Getting Around Chelsea, MI

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39 / 100

Car-Dependent

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37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 618 South Main Apartments listed at $2,035.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment is $1,000 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 $1,100 at Pinckney 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 and starts from $1,900.

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