Cheap Homes for Rent in the Chelsea Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $800 (24 Rentals)

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property at 444 Burlington Rd NE

$1,495

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$1,495

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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444 Burlington Rd NE

AtlantaGA30307

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property at 1010 Scott Blvd

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1010 Scott Blvd, Unit D4

1010 Scott Blvd
DecaturGA30030
property at 958 Church St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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958 Church St

DecaturGA30030

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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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea

What type of rentals are currently available in Chelsea?

There are currently 177 Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, GA with pricing that ranges from $825 to $12,044. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chelsea ranging from $800 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chelsea?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chelsea ranges from $800 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,844.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chelsea?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chelsea range from $830 to $12,044, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,370 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,086.

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