
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chelsea Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $700 (45 Rentals)
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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 |
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Chelsea Studio Apartments | $2,083 | $1,279 | $9,929 |
Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,036 | $6,859 |
Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,584 | $758 | $6,441 |
Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,704 | $930 | $8,335 |
Chelsea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,348 | $3,695 | $5,500 |
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Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chelsea area of Atlanta, GA is a Studio unit found at 430 Ponce priced from $1,125. Campus Crossings Briarcliff has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here are the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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430 Ponce | 430-08 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Campus Crossings Briarcliff | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B9 | 2BR,2BA | $1,130 |
Commons of East Lake | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,165 |
Springdale Apartments | Renovated - 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
The Pines on Scott | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
The Avenues of North Decatur | The Hampton | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
Clairmont Reserve Apartment Homes | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
Spoke Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,279 |
Paces Park | The Inman | 1BR,1BA | $1,283 |
The Clarion Apartments | The Phillips | 1BR,1BA | $1,311 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, GA
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2162 Heritage Heights Model at 2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights in the in the Toco Hills neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the Richard Model at Towns on Church starting at $3,169 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Downtown Decatur 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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2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights | 2162 Heritage Heights | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Towns on Church | Richard | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.79 |
Briarcliff Court Condos | Chestnut | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
717 Scott Blvd, Unit 717 Scott Blvd Unit #A | 717 Scott Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Avondale Station Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Gables Montclair | A1-York | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
The Clarion Apartments | The Phillips | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Paces Park | The Grant | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
The Pines on Scott | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Commons of East Lake | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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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 $1,311.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelsea?
The cheapest apartment in Chelsea is Springdale Apartments which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Chelsea costs $3,850.
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 54 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 $344 which is $3,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelsea.
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