Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chelsea Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $700 (38 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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1400 Church St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1400 Church St

1400 Church StDecatur, GA 30030
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Ponce Properties
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ponce Properties

108 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030

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Park Summit
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Summit

2778 N Decatur RdDecatur, GA 30033

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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 Pines on Scott has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. 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 Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,1BA$1,248
QuillWorkForce StudiosStudio,1BA$1,249
Avondale Station Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$1,260
Spoke ApartmentsS2AStudio,1BA$1,275
Willis Avondale Estates ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,299
Clairmont Reserve Apartment HomesThe Decatur1BR,1BA$1,325
Ponce Properties081BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, GA

As of May 10, 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
Briarcliff Court CondosChestnut2BR,2BA$1.80
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.43
The Apartments at President Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.89
The Clarion ApartmentsThe Phillips1BR,1BA$1.89
Jackson SquareThe Burns1BR,1BA$1.85
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,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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Chelsea, Decatur, GA

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

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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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelsea?

The cheapest apartment in Chelsea is The Pines on Scott which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Chelsea costs $3,197.

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 27 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 $229 which is $2,968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelsea.

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