Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Chelsea Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $950 (31 Rentals)

450 Medlock Rd

The Pines on Scott

The Avenues of North Decatur

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1406 Church St

Willis Avondale Estates Apartments
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Chelsea, Decatur, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelsea?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chelsea Studio Apartments | $2,145 | $1,275 | $9,929 |
Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $950 | $6,859 |
Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $758 | $6,335 |
Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,796 | $930 | $9,150 |
Chelsea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,755 | $2,755 | $2,755 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chelsea Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chelsea?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chelsea is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelsea?
The cheapest apartment in Chelsea is The Pines on Scott which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Chelsea costs $11,620.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chelsea?
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 27 regular apartments in Chelsea 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?
Cheap apartments in Chelsea have an average cost of $231 which is $11,389 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelsea.
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