Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chelsea Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $800 (51 Rentals)

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Emory Woods Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emory Woods Apartments

2085 Powell LnDecatur, GA 30033
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Park Summit
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Summit

2778 N Decatur RdDecatur, GA 30033
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North Decatur Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Decatur Gardens

1400 Church StDecatur, GA 30030
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Paces Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paces Park

100 Paces Park DrDecatur, GA 30033
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Ponce Properties
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ponce Properties

108 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Arcadia Decatur
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Decatur

220 N Arcadia AveDecatur, GA 30030
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159 Whitefoord
2 Bedroom Apartments

159 Whitefoord

159 Whitefoord AveAtlanta, GA 30317
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Retreat at Edgewood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Retreat at Edgewood

150 Hutchinson St NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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Briarwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

1078 Briarcliff Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30306
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2040
2 Bedroom Apartments

2040

2040 Dekalb Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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1414 Euclid Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1414 Euclid Ave

1352-1360 North Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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Chelsea, Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chelsea area of Atlanta, GA is a 2 Beds unit found at Campus Crossings Briarcliff priced from $1,130. The Orleans of Decatur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus Crossings Briarcliff2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B92BR,2BA$1,130
The Orleans of DecaturToulouse1BR,1BA$1,175
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,202
Park SummitThe Ponce (A1)1BR,1BA$1,223
Spoke ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,228
Jackson SquareThe Burns1BR,1BA$1,265
Clairmont Reserve Apartment HomesThe Decatur1BR,1BA$1,279
QuillWorkForce StudiosStudio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, GA

As of April 14, 2025 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 Richard Model at Towns on Church starting at $3,169 with a $1.79 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
Towns on ChurchRichard4BR,3.5BA$1.79
Paces ParkThe Chastain2BR,2BA$1.54
139 E Hill St, Unit #58139 E Hill St2BR,1.5BA$1.68
Briarcliff Court CondosChestnut2BR,2BA$1.80
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.34
The Apartments at President Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Jackson SquareThe Burns1BR,1BA$1.67
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.61
905 Briarcliff Rd NE, Unit Lux 1 BR905 Briarcliff Rd NE1BR,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chelsea, Decatur, GA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Decatur, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Decatur. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chelsea Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chelsea?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chelsea is under $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelsea?

The cheapest apartment in Chelsea is The Orleans of Decatur which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Chelsea costs $3,182.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chelsea?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 110 regular apartments in Chelsea that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chelsea?

Cheap apartments in Chelsea have an average cost of $359 which is $2,823 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelsea.

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