Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chelsea Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $800 (103 Rentals)

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Aventura Decatur
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$1,514 - $2,891
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Aventura Decatur

100 Grayson PlDecatur, GA 30030
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Gables Montclair
$1,539 - $5,345
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Gables Montclair

100 Ladson CtDecatur, GA 30033
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Notion
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$1,581 - $5,688
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Notion

125 N Arcadia AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Connect Decatur
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$1,660 - $4,494
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Connect Decatur

2641 E College AveDecatur, GA 30030
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AMLI Decatur
$1,691 - $4,027
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AMLI Decatur

122 W Trinity PlDecatur, GA 30030
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Cortland on Ponce
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$1,795 - $12,044
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Cortland on Ponce

220 Ponce de Leon PlzDecatur, GA 30030
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1010 Scott Blvd, Unit D4

1010 Scott Blvd
DecaturGA30030
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1133 on the Square
$1,809 - $7,936
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1133 on the Square

133 Commerce DrDecatur, GA 30030
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Emory Woods Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emory Woods Apartments

2085 Powell LnDecatur, GA 30033
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Ponce Properties
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Ponce Properties

155-163 Ponce de Leon CtDecatur, GA 30030
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430 Ponce
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430 Ponce

430 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030

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Chelsea, Decatur, GA Local Guide

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 Maple Place Apartments priced from $1,095. The Residence at 1743 N Decatur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Place Apartments1414 Euclid1BR,1BA$1,095
The Residence at 1743 N DecaturSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,149
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Berkley1BR,1BA$1,200
Spoke ApartmentsS2AStudio,1BA$1,225
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,1BA$1,232
401 Clifton Rd NE1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,349
Commons of East Lake2x1r850 2BR,1BA$1,350
The BaxterA51BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, GA

As of July 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 B2 Renovated Model at Aventura Decatur starting at $2,149 with a $1.70 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights2162 Heritage Heights2BR,1BA$1.07
Aventura DecaturB2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.70
Clairmont Reserve Apartment HomesThe Emory2BR,2BA$1.58
Alaire at MorningsideB22BR,2BA$1.64
139 E Hill St, Unit 42139 E Hill St2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Campus Crossings Briarcliff2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B12BR,2BA$1.24
717 Scott Blvd, Unit 717 Scott Blvd Unit #A717 Scott Blvd2BR,1BA$1.53
1377 Scott Blvd1377 Scott Blvd1BR,1BA$1.39
Enclave Oakhurst Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 732692BR,1BA$1.59
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Berkley1BR,1BA$1.40

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Chelsea, Decatur, GA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Decatur. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,375.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelsea?

The cheapest apartment in Chelsea is Maple Place Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Chelsea costs $7,047.

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 66 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 $444 which is $6,603 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelsea.

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