
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chelsea Heights Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $800 (32 Rentals)
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Domain & Gateway at Cedar

The Link at Columbia Senior Residences

The Pines on Scott

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Arden Vue

The Avenues of North Decatur

Avondale Station Apartments

Jackson Square
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Notion

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211 Garden Ln

Park at Westchester

LaFrance Square

Sloan Square

Emory Point
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Bell Rock Springs

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Summit Pointe

Highland Square
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Chelsea Heights, Decatur, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelsea Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Heights Studio Apartments | $1,637 | $1,099 | $2,537 |
| Chelsea Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $1,085 | $6,400 |
| Chelsea Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $825 | $6,654 |
| Chelsea Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,642 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| Chelsea Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,635 | $3,545 | $3,725 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chelsea Heights Neighborhood of Decatur, GA.
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Cheapest Available Chelsea Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chelsea Heights area of Decatur, GA is a Studio unit found at LaFrance Square priced from $1,099. Domain & Gateway at Cedar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,106. Here are the most affordable Chelsea Heights apartments for rent in Decatur, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaFrance Square | Bixby | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Domain & Gateway at Cedar | The Atlantic Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,106 |
| Sloan Square | Emory - A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,157 |
| The Orleans of Decatur | Toulouse | 1BR,1BA | $1,193 |
| Emory Point | S232 | Studio,1BA | $1,228 |
| Avondale Station Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,260 |
| Hanover Edgewood | Aa | Studio,1BA | $1,274 |
| Station R Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,276 |
| Quill | WorkForce Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Glenwood Park Lofts | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,346 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea Heights, GA
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea Heights area is the $1.61 price per square foot Kourtney Model at Henley Avondale in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Chelsea Heights apartment is the Scoria Model at Abberly Onyx Apartment Homes starting at $2,690 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chelsea Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley Avondale | Kourtney | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.61 |
| Abberly Onyx Apartment Homes | Scoria | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Campus Crossings Briarcliff | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.78 |
| ReNew Druid Hills | Beverly | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
| Clairmont Reserve Apartment Homes | The Carlyle | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Avondale Station Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 211 Garden Ln | 211 Garden Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Avenues of North Decatur | The Berkley | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Jackson Square | The Burns | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Domain & Gateway at Cedar | The Atlantic Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChelsea Heights, Decatur, GA
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Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chelsea Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chelsea Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chelsea Heights is under $1,346.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelsea Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Chelsea Heights is Sloan Square which is listed at $1,157, while the average apartment in Chelsea Heights costs $3,635.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chelsea Heights?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 130 regular apartments in Chelsea Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chelsea Heights?
Cheap apartments in Chelsea Heights have an average cost of $526 which is $3,109 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelsea Heights.
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