Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Chelsea, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Chelsea

$2,132/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chelsea is $2,132 per month as of August 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $207 more per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chelsea

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chelsea rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Chelsea, AL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Chelsea, AL

Average rent prices in Chelsea have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Chelsea, AL

Rent prices in Chelsea vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chelsea is $1,355, whereas a house costs $2,162. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $1,407 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,407

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,750

6%

52%

3 bedroom

$1,760

7%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,407

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

52%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,760

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chelsea, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Chelsea, AL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Chelsea and Alabaster by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chelsea

Median rent price$2,132
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, AL is 13% higher than the median rent in Alabaster, AL.

Discover rentals in Chelsea, AL

580 Polo Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chelsea

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,595

House for rent

555 Polo Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chelsea

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,599

House for rent

417 Polo Trce - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chelsea

House for rent

270 Chelsea Park Rd - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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270 Chelsea Park Rd, Chelsea, AL 35043

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,085

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Chelsea, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Chelsea rental market.

How much is rent in Chelsea?

The average rent in Chelsea is $2,132 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chelsea?

Average rent prices in Chelsea have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Chelsea rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chelsea is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $207 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chelsea?

To comfortably afford rent in Chelsea, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Chelsea?

October typically sees the lowest rents in Chelsea, running about 10% lower than July prices based on historical patterns. This seasonal timing could offer savings when listings return to the market.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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