Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chelsea Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,400 (71 Rentals)

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310 West Cozy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

310 West Cozy

310 W 20th StNew York, NY 10011
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238 W 20th St
Studio Apartments

238 W 20th St

238 W 20th StNew York, NY 10011
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328 W 44TH ST
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

328 W 44TH ST

328 W 44th StNew York, NY 10036
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330 WEST 45TH STREET
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

330 WEST 45TH STREET

330 W 45th StNew York, NY 10036
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329 W 14th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

329 W 14th St

329 W 14th StNew York, NY 10014
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106 W 13th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

106 W 13th St

106 W 13th StNew York, NY 10011
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The York
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The York

488 Seventh AveNew York, NY 10018
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21 East 21st Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

21 East 21st Street

21 E 21st StNew York, NY 10010
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The Lewis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lewis

411 W 35th StNew York, NY 10001

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Chelsea, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chelsea area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at EHS Hudson Yards Campus priced from $2,175. 576 9th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,995. Here are the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EHS Hudson Yards CampusSingle Occupancy Room1BR,1BA$2,175
576 9th AveFlex 21BR,1BA$3,995
RiverbankB Line Floors 12-37 (Studio)Studio,1BA$4,009
308 W 18th StStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$4,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, NY

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $6.60 price per square foot 442 W 44th St Model at 442 W 44th St in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $6,600. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the Shared Double Room in 3B2B Model at FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/Intern starting at $2,200 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chelsea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
442 W 44th St442 W 44th St3BR,2BA$6.60
FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/InternShared Double Room in 3B2B3BR,1BA$2.44
The BiltmoreB22BR,2BA$8.58
London Terrace GardensMZA01 (425) A | B | F1BR,1BA$8.74
576 9th AveFlex 21BR,1BA$4.99
258 10th Ave, Unit 10TH AVE258 10th Ave1BR,1BA$4.61
112 W 13th St112 W 13th St1BR,1BA$8.77
443 W 43rd St443 W 43rd St2BR,1BA$7.45
524 9th Ave524 9th AveStudio ,1BA$7.60
350 W 46th St350 W 46th StStudio ,1BA$7.40

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in NYC

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the New York City area for affordable living. Find your perfect NYC Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across New York and customized analysis for Central New York City. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chelsea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chelsea?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chelsea is at Lyra listed at $3,740.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelsea Apartment is $2,175 at EHS Hudson Yards Campus.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chelsea Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea is starting from $5,495 at 576 9th Ave.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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