| STUDIO | $3,750+ |
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| 2 BEDS | Ask for Pricing |
| 1 BED | $1,250 |
| 2 BEDS | $1,850 |
| 3 BEDS | $2,500 |
| 1 BED | $1,250 |
| 2 BEDS | $1,850 |
| 3 BEDS | $2,500 |
| STUDIO | Ask for Pricing |
| 1 BED | Ask for Pricing |
| 2 BEDS | Ask for Pricing |
| STUDIO | Ask for Pricing |
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| 2 BEDS | Ask for Pricing |
| 1 BED | Ask for Pricing |
| 2 BEDS | Ask for Pricing |
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Rental prices in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY have decreased by 6.05% over the past year. The average rent moved from $5,755 to $5,407.
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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY is $5,407.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY is around $5,407.
Prices and availability in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.
The best apartments in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY are: PCA324DB49_60_V, Chelsea 29, 71 8 AV, Chelsea and 4 Pennsylvania Plaza.
The average rent in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY is $5,077.
The price range for a studio apartment in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY is between $3,750 and $4,396.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY is between $750 and $8,492.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY is between $750 and $8,492.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY is between $2,500 and $3,500.
In Chelsea 68% of the housing is rented out compared to 32% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 57% of Chelsea's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 42% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 0.6% are single-family rentals.
Bordered by 34th Street to the north, Sixth Avenue to the east, 14th Street to the south and Route 9A to the west, the rentals in Chelsea are in the middle of Manhattan's hottest art scene. Notably, renters find the area to be a pleasant reprieve from the much busier surrounding neighborhoods with plenty of peace and quiet to reflect on various artwork of all kinds. Specifically, small business owners, artists and other creatives are renting in Chelsea.
Additionally, the New York Geography District #2 provides renters with Chelsea Prep, Corlears Elementary School, Sixth Avenue Elementary School, Sarah J. Garnet Middle School, Bass Independent Manhattan Upper High School and James Baldwin High School. Chelsea rentals are also near American Friends of Laniado Hospital, Lenox Health Greenwich Village and St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center.
Renters on the west side of the neighborhood will find themselves closest to Madison Square Garden. Meanwhile, to the east is Chelsea Piers - a sports and entertainment complex where renters have golf ranges, batting cages, ice skating, bowling and a skatepark. And, to the south is Chelsea Market, a world-famous marketplace. Once an industrial district, Chelsea has been converted into a series of picturesque strolls and renovated brownstone rentals that have one to four bedrooms. The north retains its industrial character with loft-style and mid-rise apartments that offer studio, one- and two-bedroom rentals. In particular, High Line Park is where to find new high-rise apartments for rent with fitness centers, rooftop terraces and concierge services. Beyond High Line Park, there are also older buildings converted to walk-up apartment rentals.
In total, Chelsea, Manhattan, NY has 50,700 residents, 25,538 women and 25,162 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Chelsea’s population is 39.
Renters in Chelsea have hundreds of art galleries to browse and unbelievable boutique shops. For instance, the Chelsea Recreation Center provides renters with an indoor basketball court, pool, computer lab, fitness rooms, gymnasium, locker room, and volleyball court. Or, just to the east of Chelsea is where renters will find SVA Library West; Livingston Library; and the Andrew Heiskell Braille & Talking Book Library. Otherwise, the local parks when renting in Chelsea include Chelsea Park, the dog-friendly Chelsea Waterside Park, Hudson River Park (with a skatepark), Tenth Avenue Square, Wonder Playground and 14th Street Park. However, the High Line - a park built on a railroad track - is the most famous park with a 1.5-mile greenway and museum. Chelsea renters also visit other local museums, such as the 9/11 Museum, Rubin Museum of Art and Poster House (a museum of posters).
There is a total of 28,107 households in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY. Of these, 3,084 have children and 25,023 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 8,462 family households and 19,645 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Chelsea is 0.93 people, on average. The median household annual income in Chelsea equals $134,982, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,771.
Public transportation is provided to renters in Chelsea by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). More precisely, the transit station on Eighth Avenue close to Chelsea Market is where the A, C, E and L trains will take renters throughout Manhattan. Or, to get to downtown Manhattan, renters take the E line to 42nd Street and the A Line to 42nd Street in the downtown area. Alternatively, bus route M14A takes renters from Chelsea Piers to the Lower East Side, while bus route M23 takes renters from Chelsea Piers to the East Side. And, the W39 ferry runs from Weehawken Port Imperial in New Jersey to Chelsea Piers. Finally, the nearest major airport when renting in Chelsea is Newark Liberty International (15 miles away).
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY have no high school education, 13% went to high-school, and 10% have partially completed college. Moreover, 2% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 40% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 33% hold a Graduate Degree.
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