
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, IA (32 Rentals)


Shamrock Apartments

Southview Apartments

Cedar River Bluffs Apartments

Alexandra Apartments

The Reserves at South Lake

Pheasant Run Apartments

The Avenue

Union at Wiley

Prairie Village of LaPorte City
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Brookview Terrace

Cedar Rapids 2 bd

Pharaohs Valley

Santa Barbara

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Southern Hills

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Goldfinch Meadows

1422 Irish Dr

420 Water St
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Chelsea, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelsea?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Studio Apartments | $770 | $691 | $850 |
| Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $776 | $394 | $1,295 |
| Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $978 | $467 | $1,725 |
| Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $863 | $1,675 |
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Largest Available Chelsea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, IA is found at The Avenue in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood and is 766 square feet priced from $875. Union at Wiley in the Cedar Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 685 square feet and currently listed start at $850. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chelsea:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue | The Plaza | 766 Sq Ft | $875 |
| Union at Wiley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 685 Sq Ft | $850 |
| The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | 649 Sq Ft | $395 |
| Southview Apartments | Southview 1 bedroom Classic | 636 Sq Ft | $650 |
| Shamrock Apartments | Shamrock large 1 bedroom | 636 Sq Ft | $600 |
| Brookside South Apartments | 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT | 600 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Grinnell Park Apartments | 1BR - 30% of Gross Income | 600 Sq Ft | $735 |
| Goldfinch Meadows | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 510 Sq Ft | $575 |
| Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | 500 Sq Ft | $643 |
Cheapest Available Chelsea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of December 29, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, IA is the 1B1B Model starting from $395 at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Chelsea 1 Bedroom is the Shamrock small 1 bedroom Model at Shamrock Apartments starting at $555 in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelsea is currently $776. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelsea:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | $395 |
| Shamrock Apartments | Shamrock small 1 bedroom | $555 |
| Goldfinch Meadows | 1 BR/ 1 BA | $575 |
| Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | $643 |
| Southview Apartments | Southview 1 bedroom Classic | $650 |
| Grinnell Park Apartments | 1BR - 30% of Gross Income | $746 |
| Union at Wiley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $850 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea is $776.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chelsea is a 766 square feet unit starting from $875 at The Avenue.
What is the average size for Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chelsea is currently 0 sq ft.
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