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Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Chelsea, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chelsea
$6,300/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Chelsea is $6,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 232% above the national average rent, or $4,400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelsea
495
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chelsea rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chelsea, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Chelsea have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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, New York, NY
Rent prices in Chelsea vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chelsea is $6,220, whereas a house costs $6,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $6,320 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $9,067.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,742 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $6,320 | 1% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $9,090 |  1% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $11,195 | 1% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $42,500 | 26% | 160% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Village | $5,995 | |
Greenwich Village | $6,275 | |
Hell's Kitchen | $5,000 | |
Murray Hill | $5,000 | |
Soho | $7,250 | |
West Village | $6,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $6,220 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $8,100 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,800 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,742
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$6,320
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$9,090
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$11,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$42,500
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
160%
East Village
Average rent
$5,995
Greenwich Village
Average rent
$6,275
Hell's Kitchen
Average rent
$5,000
Murray Hill
Average rent
$5,000
Soho
Average rent
$7,250
West Village
Average rent
$6,550
Apartments
Average rent
$6,220
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$8,100
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$6,800
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chelsea, New York, NY, 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, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Chelsea and East Village by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chelsea
232%higher than the national median
216%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, New York, NY is 5% higher than the median rent in East Village, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Chelsea apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
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5d+ ago
Chelsea apartment for rent in New York
Studio
1 bath
$3,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chelsea house for rent in New York
235 W 15th St #1A, New York, NY 10011
Studio
1 bath
$3,400
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,400
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5d+ ago
Chelsea condo for rent in New York
35 Hudson Yards #8101, New York, NY 10001
4 beds
4.5 baths
$55,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4.5 baths
$40,000
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5d+ ago
Chelsea condo for rent in New York
3 beds
3.5 baths
$32,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$29,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
777 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10001
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,805–$16,152
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8m ago
Verified
525 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,659–$11,260
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
777 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10001
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,805–$16,152
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$4,375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
777 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10001
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,805–$16,152
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
282 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,608–$8,260
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Frequently asked questions for Chelsea, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Chelsea rental market.
How much is rent in Chelsea?
The average rent in Chelsea is $6,300 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chelsea?
Average rent prices in Chelsea have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does Chelsea rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chelsea is 232% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,400 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 $252,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).