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Chelsea, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelsea, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. The Tallcorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$475
Shamrock ApartmentsShamrock small 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$555
Goldfinch Meadows1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$575
Southview ApartmentsSouthview 1 bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, IA and Nearby

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Westdale Meadows in the starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 3/2.00 Model at Hawkeye Towers starting at $505 with a $0.50 price per square foot . 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.
Westdale Meadows2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.02
Hawkeye Towers3/2.003BR,2BA$0.50
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Crestwood Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.76
Kimberly Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Westcove2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Pheasant Run ApartmentsThe Hummingbird1BR,1BA$0.98
Stella Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.96
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.78

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Getting Around Chelsea, IA

Walk Score®

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Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chelsea Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment is $395 at The Reserves at South Lake.

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 $470 at The Reserves at South Lake.

What is the most affordable Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserves at South Lake and starts from $536.

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