The Chelsea Apartments

Some people really like it here and it's in a nice location, but it definitely wasn't the place for me.

Pros:
-Close-ish to downtown
-Great maintenance staff

Cons:
-Super thing walls. If your next door/upstairs neighbors talk at a normal volume, you can fully understand their conversations
-Entrance/exit is a nightmare. You need to wait at a light to leave the apartment and many residents exit through the entrance to avoid the light making it dangerous to get in at times
-Mosquitoes in the... laundry. The laundry door is never closed so mosquitoes nest in the washing machines so you get bitten and/or end up with dead mosquitoes in your clean clothes. These were also broken for months before management got new ones
-Expensive for what you get. Nearby apartments in Hyde Park are at least as nice in a better location for similar prices.
-Amenities aren't great. The gym is basically three cardio machines and like 10 or so dumbbells and 5 or so kettlebells with no bench. If you want to run/elliptical inside then you're good, but don't expect this to replace a gym membership by any stretch. The pool was always cloudy while I was there. Might just be bad timing, but it seemed gross to me

Random Notes:
-Any review complaining about danger might be outdated or unreasonable. I've never felt unsafe here or in the neighborhood and never heard about theft or break-ins
-Many of the reviews come from early 2019 when management changed so there were certain incentives for residents to leave reviews. They aren't necessarily dishonest, but I would take them with a grain of salt Read More

I like it here. Management is friendly and solves every issue really fast. They update everything step by step, so laundry situation is halfway solved: new machines with ability to use with an app. Walls are soundproof (or I have really quiet neighbors ??) walkable distance to EVERYTHING: grocery, coffee shops, gym, dog walking areas, really good restaurants and even a big pet store. And 2 bus stops right behind an exit gate. Lots of bushes and blooming trees, the management take care of the... areas every day on a weekdays. It’s quiet here and with all birds chirping it even feels like you live in the countryside. Very pet friendly Read More

I love living in the chelsea but the current laundry situation is abysmal. The washers and dryers are nearly constantly breaking or broken down and the higher ups still have not bitten the bullet and gotten new washers. It breaks my heart as i do really love this complex but this situation is abysmal and has been getting worse

When I first called The Chelsea to show a unit, I was invited at 3 p.m. same-day and given a full tour of the grounds. Having toured most apartments from Downtown to the Domain, I was most impressed by the Chelsea’s prices and standard of living. Within a week I had applied for a lease, was approved and moved in. That was July 2018 and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. A couple of months ago I spoke with a friend who previously lived here under different management and the contrast was like... night and day. I can honestly say the staff is helpful, friendly and always keeps the grounds clean while quickly responding to any maintanence requests. Also it doesn’t hurt that my dog loves to meet and play with all the other pets here!

The biggest drawback to The Chelsea is the small size of the gym, however I put the money I’ve saved by staying here towards a gym membership, which is only a few blocks away.

Big thanks to Alice and James and the whole maintanence crew for making my experience great.

-Garrett W. Read More

My roommate and I overlooked this place over and over again on our apartment hunt because we thought the exterior looked a little corny from the photos. When we finally looked, it perfectly fit everything we were looking for! Great price for a central location, perfect amount of space for two, updated rooms (definitely remodeled within the last couple years), and very safe community. Wish we had laundry in unit, but the community laundry room isn’t very far from any apartment. Seriously love... living here! - Kelly C Read More