Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Chelsea, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chelsea
$6,305/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Chelsea is $6,305 per month as of October 2026. This is 232% above the national average rent, or $4,405 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelsea
512
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $6,296, whereas a house costs $6,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea run $6,430 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $8,325.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,695 |  1% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $6,430 | No Change | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $8,506 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $9,995 | No Change | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $12,000 | 2% | 415% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Village | $6,505 | |
Greenwich Village | $6,725 | |
Hell's Kitchen | $5,033 | |
Murray Hill | $5,250 | |
Soho | $7,410 | |
West Village | $6,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $6,296 | No Change | 11% | |
Condos | $7,649 | 14% | 18% | |
Houses | $6,750 | 4% | 40% |
Studio
Average rent
$4,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$6,430
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$8,506
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$9,995
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$12,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
415%
East Village
Average rent
$6,505
Greenwich Village
Average rent
$6,725
Hell's Kitchen
Average rent
$5,033
Murray Hill
Average rent
$5,250
Soho
Average rent
$7,410
West Village
Average rent
$6,495
Apartments
Average rent
$6,296
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$7,649
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
18%
Houses
Average rent
$6,750
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
40%
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
242%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chelsea, New York, NY is 3% lower than the median rent in East Village, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Chelsea house for rent in New York
336 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011
Studio
1 bath
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Chelsea apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4.5 baths
$40,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chelsea condo for rent in New York
166 W 18th St #PHA, New York, NY 10011
3 beds
4 baths
$38,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Chelsea condo for rent in New York
3 beds
3.5 baths
$32,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$29,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
500 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,639–$7,989
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
777 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10001
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,023–$11,207
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
105 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$5,060–$9,706
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
525 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,524–$11,920
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
500 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,639–$7,989
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$7,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Coop for rent
18h ago
Verified
500 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,639–$7,989
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
777 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10001
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,023–$11,207
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
105 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$5,060–$9,706
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
525 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,524–$11,920
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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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 $6,305 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chelsea?
Average rent prices in Chelsea have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $4,405 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).