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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. Hillcrest / Park Place in the Sister Lakes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinckney ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Hillcrest / Park PlaceThe Meadows2BR,1BA$1,099
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI and Nearby

As of August 28, 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 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 Sthome3BR,1BA$1.25
Chestnut Hills2 bedroom 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.72
Cattail Lane TownhomesTownhome3BR,2BA$1.58
Meadowbrook VillageThe Starling2BR,2BA$1.27
442 3rd StTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Jackson West1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Manchester WestThe Aphrodite1BR,1BA$1.47
Courthouse Square - A 55+ CommunityUpgraded 2 bedrooms 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.56
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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Chelsea, MI

Ranked #79

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea

What type of rentals are currently available in Chelsea?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $4,995. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chelsea ranging from $1,329 to $5,725.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chelsea?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chelsea ranges from $1,329 to $5,725 with an average monthly rent of $2,997.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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