Chelsea, MI rental market
What is the average rent in Chelsea, MI?
Last updated June 27, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Chelsea, MI is $2,500.
Average rent
$2,500
Month-over-month change
+$150
Year-over-year change
+$300
Available rentals
7
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,495 to $2,600.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $2,600+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $300 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| Feb | $2,500 | $2,200 |
| Mar | $2,300 | $2,200 |
| Apr | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| May | $2,250 | $1,967 |
| Jun | $2,100 | $2,150 |
| Jul | $2,100 | No data |
| Aug | $2,495 | No data |
| Sep | $2,131 | No data |
| Oct | $2,100 | No data |
| Nov | $2,750 | No data |
| Dec | $2,700 | No data |
Market temperature
The Chelsea, MI rental market temperature is HOT. 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.
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Rent in Chelsea, MI is 24% higher than the national average.
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