Chelsea, MI rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Chelsea, MI is $2,500.
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,395 to $3,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $200 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,350 | $2,000 |
| Feb | $1,599 | $2,500 |
| Mar | $1,300 | $2,300 |
| Apr | $1,400 | $2,200 |
| May | $2,750 | $2,250 |
| Jun | $1,750 | $2,100 |
| Jul | $2,500 | $2,100 |
| Aug | $2,400 | $2,495 |
| Sep | $2,000 | No data |
| Oct | $2,000 | No data |
| Nov | $1,800 | No data |
| Dec | $2,025 | No data |
Market temperature
The Chelsea, MI rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Chelsea, MI is 19% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Chelsea, MI?
The average rent in Chelsea, MI is $2,500.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Chelsea, MI?
Houses in Chelsea, MI rent between $1,395 - $3,000 with an average rent of $2,500.
3. How has the rent in Chelsea, MI changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Chelsea, MI decreased by $200
4. How much has the rent in Chelsea, MI increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Chelsea, MI increased by $400
5. How many available rentals are there in Chelsea, MI?
There are currently 9 rentals available in Chelsea, MI.
6. How do rent prices in Chelsea, MI compare with the national average?
The average rent in Chelsea, MI is $2,500 — 19.05% higher the national average of $2,100.