Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, MI

Prices and availability in Chelsea, MI were last updated on 26 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Chelsea, MI are: Warren Apartments and 657 Middle Court, Unit 15.

The average rent in Chelsea, MI is $1,844.

In Chelsea, 37% of the residents are renting compared to 63% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 29% of Chelsea's rentals, 38% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 33% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Chelsea are about 39 years old, on average. Of these, 9% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 96% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 4% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Chelsea are around 0.9% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 43% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 49% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.