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

Manchester Flats
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Shoreview Apartments

Arbor Landings

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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 |
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Chelsea Studio Apartments | $2,162 | $1,125 | $3,383 |
Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $999 | $4,043 |
Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,401 | $1,049 | $4,995 |
Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,811 | $1,671 | $3,600 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brown Street Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Manchester Flats | The Burlington | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Pinckney Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Hillcrest / Park Place | The Meadows | 2BR,1BA | $1,049 |
323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Manchester West | The Aphrodite | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Jackson West | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
332 E William St | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Nob Hill Apartments | A1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community | Upgraded 2 bedrooms 2 bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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807 S Main St | home | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Cattail Lane Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
442 3rd St | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
923 S 7th St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Manchester West | The Poseidon | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Brown Street Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Arbor Landings | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Jackson West | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community | Upgraded 2 bedrooms 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChelsea, MI
Ranked #91
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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