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Chelsea Heights, Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chelsea Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chelsea Heights area of Decatur, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Jackson Square priced from $1,100. ReNew Druid Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,164. Here are the most affordable Chelsea Heights apartments for rent in Decatur, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson SquareThe Blake1BR,1BA$1,100
ReNew Druid HillsFranklinStudio,1BA$1,164
The Link at Decatur EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,174
Sloan SquareEmory - A1A1BR,1BA$1,205
The Clarion ApartmentsThe Phillips1BR,1BA$1,258
Rock Springs VillageWoodruff1BR,1BA$1,295
Glenwood Park LoftsS11BR,1BA$1,299
Cortland ViridianPrimrose1BR,1BA$1,323
Spoke ApartmentsA2A1BR,1BA$1,332
Quill0BStudio,1BA$1,347

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea Heights, GA

As of September 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea Heights area is the $1.55 price per square foot Hillmont Model at Henley Avondale in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $3,275. The second greatest value Chelsea Heights apartment is the The Oakford Model at LaFrance Square starting at $2,480 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Little Five Points neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chelsea Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Henley AvondaleHillmont3BR,3.5BA$1.55
LaFrance SquareThe Oakford2BR,2.5BA$1.49
Gables MontclairB2T-Riddick2BR,2.5BA$1.38
The Dakota at Druid Hills3ARE - 3 Bedroom - Elite3BR,2BA$1.77
Campus Crossings Briarcliff3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom C13BR,3BA$0.78
The Villages Of East LakeOglethorpe2BR,2BA$1.49
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Filmore1BR,1BA$1.45
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.59
The Link at Decatur EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Jackson SquareThe Burns1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chelsea Heights, Decatur, GA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Chelsea Heights Neighborhood in Decatur, GA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,347.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelsea Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Chelsea Heights is Jackson Square which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Chelsea Heights costs $2,626.

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 71 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 $369 which is $2,257 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelsea Heights.

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