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Rental Market Trends in Chelsea, MI

What is the average rent in Chelsea, MI?

$760/month

Average Rent

713 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of August 2025, the average rent in Chelsea, MI is $760 per month. This is 54% lower than the national average rent of $1,638/month, making renting in Chelsea more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Chelsea, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $760 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $918 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$760/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$918/month
984 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chelsea, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $11 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated August 2025
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Market Trends Over Time

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chelsea, MI?

Because the average rent in Chelsea is $760, you’ll want to make about $2,533 per month or $30,396 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Chelsea, MI

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How does Chelsea, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Chelsea, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment communities in Chelsea we think you'll love

106 W Middle St

106 W Middle St

106 W Middle St,
Chelsea, MI 48118

1 Bed | $2,150

321 Grant St

321 Grant St

321 Grant St,
Chelsea, MI 48118

3 Beds | $1,850

401 Glazier Rd

401 Glazier Rd

401 Glazier Rd,
Chelsea, MI 48118

4 Beds | $7,500

Woodview Commons

Woodview Commons

305 Timberland Dr,
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

1-3 Beds | $1,850 - $3,700

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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