Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Chelsea, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Chelsea

$6,175/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chelsea is $6,175 per month as of July 2026. This is 220% above the national average rent, or $4,245 more per month.

$21.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chelsea

489

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chelsea rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Chelsea, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Chelsea have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $6,071, whereas a house costs $11,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $6,285 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $8,964.

Listings

Studio

$4,692

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$6,285

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$9,000

1%

39%

3 bedroom

$12,995

3%

14%

4 bedroom

$13,000

12%

201%

Studio

Average rent

$4,692

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$6,285

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$9,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

39%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$12,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$13,000

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

201%

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

Median rent price$6,175
increased by220%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,100
increased by216%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, New York, NY is 1% higher than the median rent in East Village, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Chelsea, New York, NY

333 W 19th St #1E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chelsea apartment for rent in New York

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

239 West 20th Street

239 W 20th St, New York, NY 10011

Studio

1 bath

$3,141

Apartment for rent

312 W 23rd St #1H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chelsea condo for rent in New York

CONDOS - Other - New York, NY

312 W 23rd St #1H, New York, NY 10011

Studio

1 bath

$3,200

Condo for rent

229 W 16th St #2D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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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 $6,175 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chelsea?

Average rent prices in Chelsea have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Chelsea rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chelsea is 220% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,245 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 $247,000/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).

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