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

Pinckney Apartments

Manchester Flats

Jackson West

810 S Main St

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Hillcrest / Park Place

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Nob Hill Apartments

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813 S Main St

Wyndham Hill Apartments
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Tradewind Apartments

Mapleridge Apartments

Varsity Management – 723 W Madison

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323 Packard St

802 S Main St

Lakestone Apartments

Arbor Landings

332 E William St

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912 Brown St

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Brown Street Apartments
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Walkabout Creek

Atrio Apartment Homes

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618 South Main Apartments

Shoreview Apartments

Maple Cove of Ann Arbor

The Park at Sagebrush Circle

125 Hill Street Apartments

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Cambridge Club

Cattail Lane Townhomes

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Hoover + Greene
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Avant Apartments

Woodview Commons

Varsity Management - 1015 W. Huron

Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community

807 W Madison St

923 S 7th St

Manchester West

Meadowbrook Village

Huron Flats

117 Lakeside Dr
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2150 Pauline Blvd

1005 E Duncan St

324 S Ashley St

728 S Main St

2210 Dexter

2152 Pauline Blvd

The Sans Souci

1718 Orchard St

253 Brookridge Ct

1235 S Maple Rd
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Chelsea, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelsea?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Studio Apartments | $2,141 | $1,150 | $3,060 |
| Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $995 | $3,725 |
| Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,362 | $1,149 | $4,117 |
| Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,777 | $1,456 | $3,625 |
| Chelsea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $1,315 | $3,550 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinckney Apartments | Pinckney Apartments - One Bedroom *ONE MONTHS R... | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Manchester Flats | The Burlington | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Jackson West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| 810 S Main St | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Hillcrest / Park Place | The Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Mapleridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Wyndham Hill Apartments | CUO2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Arbor Landings | Fir | 1BR,1BA | $1,537 |
| Manchester West | The Poseidon | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 807 S Main St | House | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Chestnut Hills | 2 bedroom 2 bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Lakestone Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Cattail Lane Townhomes | 726 Cattail Townhomes - Three Bedroom, Two Bath... | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Meadowbrook Village | The Starling | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Manchester West | The Poseidon | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Arbor Landings | Fir | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Jackson West | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Wyndham Hill Apartments | CUO2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Pinckney Apartments | Pinckney Apartments - One Bedroom *ONE MONTHS R... | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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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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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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