Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Chelsea, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chelsea
$2,095/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Chelsea is $2,095 per month as of October 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $195 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelsea
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chelsea rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chelsea, AL
Average rent prices in Chelsea have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,170. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $1,266 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,156.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,538 | - | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,270 | 7% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,770 | 15% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 |  2% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Chelsea, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,170 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,577 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,538
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,270
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,770
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Chelsea, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Houses
Average rent
$2,170
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,577
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
10%higher than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, AL is 21% higher than the median rent in Alabaster, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,725
6%$1,625
2%$1,050
2%$1,195
5%$1,895
2%$1,387
10%$1,175
$1,070
6%$2,050
31%$1,700
7%$1,439
10%$1,272
1%Discover rentals in Chelsea, AL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chelsea
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,545
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chelsea
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,599
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Chelsea
270 Chelsea Park Rd, Chelsea, AL 35043
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,965
Price dropped $100Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Chelsea
301 Chelsea Park Rd, Chelsea, AL 35043
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,975
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,291
Price dropped $335Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chelsea
732 Empire Ave, Chelsea, AL 35043
4 beds
3 baths
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,106
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 9
4d ago
House for rent in Chelsea
245 Chelsea Park Rd, Chelsea, AL 35043
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,049
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chelsea
4020 Park Cove Way #NA, Chelsea, AL 35043
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,975
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 5
7h ago
1444 Chelsea Park Trl, Chelsea, AL 35043
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 13
4d ago
House for rent in Chelsea
245 Chelsea Park Rd, Chelsea, AL 35043
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,049
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Chelsea
270 Chelsea Park Rd, Chelsea, AL 35043
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,965
Price dropped $100Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
3d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$2,141
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$2,376
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,251
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 18
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,106
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,291
Price dropped $335Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,881
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 27
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chelsea
4020 Park Cove Way #NA, Chelsea, AL 35043
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,975
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 5
4d ago
House for rent in Chelsea
245 Chelsea Park Rd, Chelsea, AL 35043
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,049
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $2,095 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chelsea?
Average rent prices in Chelsea have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Chelsea rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chelsea is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $195 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 $84,000/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).