
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chelsea Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $800 (58 Rentals)
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The Clarion Apartments

The Link at Columbia Senior Residences

The Orleans of Decatur

The Pines on Scott

The Avenues of North Decatur

Paces Park

Avondale Station Apartments

184 Garden Ln, Unit Left

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717 Sycamore Dr, Unit 1

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Notion

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Park at Westchester

430 Ponce

Park Summit

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225-Hillcrest

205-Hillcrest

Arcadia Decatur

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1447 Oxford Rd NE

Emory Point

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451 Durand Dr NE

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LaFrance Square

Highland Square

561 Page Ave NE, Unit A

1867 Gordon Mnr NE, Unit Studio Apartment

Bell Rock Springs

1351 Oxford Rd NE

Hanover Edgewood

159 Whitefoord
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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 | $1,584 | $1,050 | $2,232 |
| Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $995 | $4,629 |
| Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $825 | $6,335 |
| Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,618 | $830 | $8,335 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chelsea Neighborhood of Decatur, GA.
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Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chelsea area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Clarion Apartments priced from $1,108. Park Summit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,138. Here are the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clarion Apartments | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
| Park Summit | The Decatur (S1) | Studio,1BA | $1,138 |
| The Orleans of Decatur | Toulouse | 1BR,1BA | $1,194 |
| Emory Point | S232 | Studio,1BA | $1,226 |
| Commons of East Lake | 2x1r850 | 2BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Paces Park | The Inman | 1BR,1BA | $1,266 |
| 1414 Euclid Ave | Elite Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Pines on Scott | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Avondale Station Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Quill | WorkForce Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, GA
As of January 25, 2026 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 B3T-Rhodes Model at Gables Montclair starting at $2,443 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Toco Hills 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights | 2162 Heritage Heights | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Gables Montclair | B3T-Rhodes | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
| Paces Park | The Ansley | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Aventura Decatur | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| 135 E Hill St, Unit 135 E Hill St. - Unit 29 | 135 E Hill St | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 1300 & 1312 Briarcliff Road | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Campus Crossings Briarcliff | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.78 |
| Clairmont Reserve Apartment Homes | The Carlyle | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Avondale Station Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| The Pines on Scott | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChelsea, Decatur, GA
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Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,349.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelsea?
The cheapest apartment in Chelsea is The Clarion Apartments which is listed at $1,108, while the average apartment in Chelsea costs $2,650.
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 96 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 $524 which is $2,126 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelsea.
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