Cheap Homes for Rent in the Chelsea Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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property at 707 Brennan Dr
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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707 Brennan Dr

DecaturGA30033
property at 709 Scott Blvd
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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709 Scott Blvd, Unit C

709 Scott Blvd
DecaturGA30030
property at 578 Emory Oaks Way
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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578 Emory Oaks Way, Unit 578

578 Emory Oaks Way
DecaturGA30033
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property at 213 Buchanan Terrace
$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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213 Buchanan Terrace

DecaturGA30030

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property at 112 Rogers St NE
$1,950
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112 Rogers St NE

AtlantaGA30317

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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 The Residence at 1743 N Decatur priced from $1,049. Jackson Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,171. Here are the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residence at 1743 N DecaturSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,049
Jackson SquareThe Burns1BR,1BA$1,171
The Link at Columbia Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,174
Campus Crossings Briarcliff2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B92BR,2BA$1,195
9 Clay St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, GA

As of September 09, 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 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Apartments at President Park starting at $1,010 with a $0.79 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
The Apartments at President Park2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.79
The Orleans of DecaturLoyola2BR,2BA$1.54
Jackson SquareThe Scott2BR,2BA$1.60
139 E Hill St, Unit 42139 E Hill St2BR,1.5BA$1.56
219-Hillcrest219B2BR,1BA$1.60
Enclave Oakhurst Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Berkley1BR,1BA$1.40
The Pines on Scott2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.48
The Link at Columbia Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea

What type of rentals are currently available in Chelsea?

There are currently 170 Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, GA with pricing that ranges from $825 to $7,481. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chelsea ranging from $1,000 to $7,500.

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 $1,000 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,037.

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 $4,512, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $5,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,901.

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