Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Chelsea, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chelsea
$2,100/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Chelsea is $2,100 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelsea
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chelsea rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chelsea, MI
Average rent prices in Chelsea have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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, MI
Rent prices in Chelsea vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chelsea is $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,395 | 4% | 38% | |
2 bedroom | $1,761 |  5% | 95% | |
3 bedroom | $2,647 | No Change | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | No Change | 9% |
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, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,700 | 39% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,925 | 5% | - | |
Houses | $2,800 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
38%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,761
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
95%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,647
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last year
9%
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, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
39%
Condos
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chelsea, MI, 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, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chelsea and Brooklyn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chelsea
8%higher than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, MI is 105% higher than the median rent in Brooklyn, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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31%$2,100
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3d ago
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chelsea
657 Middle Ct #15, Chelsea, MI 48118
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
2d ago
550/552 Cleveland St, Chelsea, MI 48118
3 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chelsea
109 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chelsea
657 Middle Ct #15, Chelsea, MI 48118
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
3d ago
2d ago
550/552 Cleveland St, Chelsea, MI 48118
3 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chelsea
657 Middle Ct #15, Chelsea, MI 48118
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chelsea
109 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Chelsea, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Chelsea rental market.
How much is rent in Chelsea?
The average rent in Chelsea is $2,100 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chelsea?
Average rent prices in Chelsea have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Chelsea rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chelsea is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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?
Chelsea offers pet-friendly options for renters with furry companions, with 43% of apartments welcoming pets. The city maintains an average of 7 listings available per month, providing opportunities for pet owners to find suitable housing.
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).