Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chelsea Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $700 (45 Rentals)

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Emory Woods Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emory Woods Apartments

2085 Powell LnDecatur, GA 30033
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430 Ponce
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

430 Ponce

430 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030

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Paces Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paces Park

100 Paces Park DrDecatur, GA 30033
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North Decatur Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Decatur Gardens

1400 Church StDecatur, GA 30030
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449 E. Ponce
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

449 E. Ponce

449 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Ponce Properties
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ponce Properties

108 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Arcadia Decatur
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Decatur

220 N Arcadia AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Park Summit
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Summit

2778 N Decatur RdDecatur, GA 30033

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159 Whitefoord
2 Bedroom Apartments

159 Whitefoord

159 Whitefoord AveAtlanta, GA 30317
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Retreat at Edgewood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Retreat at Edgewood

150 Hutchinson St NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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Briarwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

1078 Briarcliff Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30306
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2040
2 Bedroom Apartments

2040

2040 Dekalb Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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1414 Euclid Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1414 Euclid Ave

1352-1360 North Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
430 Ponce430-08 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Campus Crossings Briarcliff2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B92BR,2BA$1,130
Commons of East Lake2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,165
Springdale ApartmentsRenovated - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,175
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,199
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Hampton1BR,1BA$1,255
Clairmont Reserve Apartment HomesThe Decatur1BR,1BA$1,279
Spoke ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,279
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,1BA$1,283
The Clarion ApartmentsThe Phillips1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights2162 Heritage Heights2BR,1BA$1.07
Towns on ChurchRichard4BR,3.5BA$1.79
Briarcliff Court CondosChestnut2BR,2BA$1.80
717 Scott Blvd, Unit 717 Scott Blvd Unit #A717 Scott Blvd2BR,1BA$1.53
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.48
Gables MontclairA1-York1BR,1BA$1.83
The Clarion ApartmentsThe Phillips1BR,1BA$1.73
Paces ParkThe Grant1BR,1BA$1.75
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Commons of East Lake2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chelsea, Decatur, GA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Decatur, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,311.

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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