Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI from $800 (53 Rentals)

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Village Apartments
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Village Apartments

250 Wilkinson StChelsea, MI 48118
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Hillcrest / Park Place
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$1,149 - $1,739
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$1,149 - $1,739

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Hillcrest / Park Place

1980 Pauline BlvdAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Nob Hill Apartments
$1,150 - $1,625
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$1,150 - $1,625

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$1,150 - $1,625
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 6

Nob Hill Apartments

301 Nob Hill CtAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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813 S Main St
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$1,300 - $1,600
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$1,300 - $1,600

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$1,300 - $1,600
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

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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$1,350 - $1,925

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$1,350 - $1,925
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Tradewind Apartments

121 E Hoover AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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323 Packard St
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$1,400 - $1,600
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$1,400 - $1,600

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$1,400 - $1,600
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323 Packard St

323 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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912 Brown St
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$1,600 - $1,700
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$1,600 - $1,700

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$1,600 - $1,700
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

912 Brown St

912 Brown StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Brown Street Apartments
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$1,600 - $2,000
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$1,600 - $2,000

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$1,600 - $2,000
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Brown Street Apartments

824 Brown StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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618 South Main Apartments
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$1,724 - $4,117
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$1,724 - $4,117

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$1,724 - $4,117
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618 South Main Apartments

618 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Cambridge Club
$1,867 - $1,877
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$1,867 - $1,877

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$1,867 - $1,877
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

Cambridge Club

5501 Cambridge Club CirAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Hoover + Greene
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$1,905 - $2,845
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Hoover + Greene

950 Greene StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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807 W Madison St
1 Bedroom Apartments

807 W Madison St

807 W Madison 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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Manchester West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manchester West

1900 W Liberty StAnn 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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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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2210 Dexter
2 Bedroom Apartments

2210 Dexter

2210 Dexter AveAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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The Sans Souci
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sans Souci

1036-1044 S Main 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 $995. Manchester Flats in the New West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinckney ApartmentsPinckney Apartments - One Bedroom *ONE MONTHS R...1BR,1BA$995
Manchester FlatsThe Burlington1BR,1BA$999
Jackson West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,105
810 S Main St1 BED1BR,1BA$1,125
Hillcrest / Park PlaceThe Sycamore1BR,1BA$1,149
Mapleridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Wyndham Hill ApartmentsCUO2B1B2BR,1BA$1,450
Arbor LandingsFir1BR,1BA$1,537
Manchester WestThe Poseidon2BR,2BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI and Nearby

As of June 20, 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
Lakestone ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.54
Cattail Lane Townhomes726 Cattail Townhomes - Three Bedroom, Two Bath...3BR,2BA$1.58
Meadowbrook VillageThe Starling2BR,2BA$1.45
Manchester WestThe Poseidon2BR,2BA$1.63
Arbor LandingsFir1BR,1BA$1.64
Jackson West2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Wyndham Hill ApartmentsCUO2B1B2BR,1BA$1.68
Pinckney ApartmentsPinckney Apartments - One Bedroom *ONE MONTHS R...1BR,1BA$1.19

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Hoover + Greene listed at $1,905.

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 $1,149 at Manchester Flats.

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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