Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, AL from $800 (27 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Chelsea.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Read Article
Showing Results 1-27, Page 1 of 1

Chelsea, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelsea, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Avenues of Inverness in the Lake Purdy neighborhood priced from $803. Wood Springs in the Lake Purdy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $854. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Avenues of InvernessBrookhaven1BR,1BA$803
Wood SpringsAzaela1BR,1BA$854
Madison PlaceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$899
Brook Highland PlaceThe Hartford1BR,1BA$949
Acasa Verandas at Rocky Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,025
The Outlook at Greystone Apartment HomesDaisyStudio,1BA$1,035
Siegel Select BirminghamStudio RStudio,1BA$1,047
MAA Eagle RidgeThe Terre1BR,1BA$1,068
Colony WoodsThe Aspen2BR,1BA$1,070
The Abbey At InvernessThe Abbington1BR,1BA$1,074

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, AL and Nearby

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $1.10 price per square foot Elston Model at Oak Tree in the starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 700 Riverchase Apartments starting at $1,362 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Hoover Vestavia Hills 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.
Oak TreeElston4BR,2.5BA$1.10
700 Riverchase Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
MAA Riverchase22A2BR,2BA$1.37
Colony WoodsThe Aspen2BR,1BA$1.09
Brook Highland PlaceThe Charleston2BR,1BA$1.05
The KenzieAltadena Renovated1BR,1BA$1.32
Kenley ApartmentsHedley 01BR,1BA$1.36
Acasa Verandas at Rocky Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Madison PlaceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$1.28
The Avenues of InvernessBroadmoor - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1.36

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chelsea, AL

Ranked #57

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Best Local Schools in
Chelsea, AL

School data provided by Great Schools

Remember the 3 Rules of Real Estate:
Location, Location, Location!

Explore Chelsea, AL Rentals by Map

Decorative image of map

See the most popular apartments and homes in Chelsea, AL

View MapChelsea, AL Apartments MapView MapChelsea, AL Rental Homes Map

Getting Around Chelsea, AL

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chelsea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chelsea?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chelsea is at The Outlook at Greystone Apartment Homes listed at $1,039.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment is $803 at The Avenues of Inverness.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chelsea Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea is starting from $999 at Brook Highland Place.

What is the most affordable Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wood Springs and starts from $1,235.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money article

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

decorative image for Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants article

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

decorative image for Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs article

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

decorative image for Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting article

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.