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Chelsea, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelsea, MI

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Chelsea, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chelsea Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Heritage Pointe$2,200$2,2001

Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelsea, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Pinckney Apartments in the Brookside neighborhood priced from $1,000. Nob Hill Apartments in the Old West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinckney ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Nob Hill Apartments0B1BStudio,1BA$1,125
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
Lakestone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,212
Wyndham Hill Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI and Nearby

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $1.91 price per square foot 2 Bed- Downstairs Model at Centerra Pointe in the in the Old West Side neighborhood starting from $2,690. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Model at Chestnut Hills starting at $2,250 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Ann Arbor Scio 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.
Centerra Pointe2 Bed- Downstairs2BR,2BA$1.91
Chestnut Hills2 bedroom 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.65
Cattail Lane TownhomesTownhome3BR,2BA$1.58
Cambridge ClubHarvard2BR,2BA$1.65
Lakestone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
The Park at Sagebrush CircleBeech2BR,2BA$1.83
Manchester WestThe Poseidon2BR,2BA$1.99
Arbor LandingsFir1BR,1BA$1.58
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Hillcrest / Park PlaceThe Cedar2BR,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea

What type of rentals are currently available in Chelsea?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI with pricing that ranges from $899 to $9,400. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chelsea ranging from $1,400 to $5,500.

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 $1,400 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,060.

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 $1,350 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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