Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI from $800 (30 Rentals)

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Village Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

250 Wilkinson StChelsea, MI 48118
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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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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 2 Beds unit found at Brown Street Apartments in the Chapel Hill neighborhood priced from $850. 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
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Manchester FlatsThe Burlington1BR,1BA$999
Pinckney ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Hillcrest / Park PlaceThe Meadows2BR,1BA$1,049
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Manchester WestThe Aphrodite1BR,1BA$1,149
Jackson West1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,185
332 E William St1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,195
Nob Hill ApartmentsA1B1B1BR,1BA$1,230
Courthouse Square - A 55+ CommunityUpgraded 2 bedrooms 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI and Nearby

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $1.25 price per square foot home Model at 807 S Main St in the in the North Central Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the Townhome Model at Cattail Lane Townhomes starting at $1,900 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Brookside 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 Sthome3BR,1BA$1.25
Cattail Lane TownhomesTownhome3BR,2BA$1.58
442 3rd StTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
923 S 7th St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.55
Manchester WestThe Poseidon2BR,2BA$1.40
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Arbor LandingsHolly1BR,1BA$1.67
Jackson West1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Courthouse Square - A 55+ CommunityUpgraded 2 bedrooms 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.56
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chelsea, MI

Ranked #91

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Chelsea, MI

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,821.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment is $999 at Manchester Flats.

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 $850 at Brown Street Apartments.

What is the most affordable Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arbor Landings and starts from $1,842.

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