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232 7th Ave
232 7th AveNew York, NY 10011
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chelsea Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,300 (30 Rentals)
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232 7th Ave
232 7th AveNew York, NY 10011
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EHS Hudson Yards Campus
419 W 34th StNew York, NY 10001
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307 W 39th St
307 W 39th StNew York, NY 10018
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305 W 45th StNew York, NY 10036
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310 West Cozy
310 W 20th StNew York, NY 10011
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328 W 44TH ST
328 W 44th StNew York, NY 10036
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238 W 20th St
238 W 20th StNew York, NY 10011
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110 Greenwich Ave
234 W 13th StNew York, NY 10011
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330 WEST 45TH STREET
330 W 45th StNew York, NY 10036
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329 W 14th St
329 W 14th StNew York, NY 10014
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106 W 13th St
106 W 13th StNew York, NY 10011
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The York
488 Seventh AveNew York, NY 10018
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237 West 18th Street
237 W 18th StNew York, NY 10011
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21 East 21st Street
21 E 21st StNew York, NY 10010
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241 West 13th Street
241-243 W 13th StNew York, NY 10011
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The Lewis
411 W 35th StNew York, NY 10001
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508 Ninth Ave
508 Ninth AveNew York, NY 10018
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601 10TH AVE
601-603 10th AveNew York, NY 10036
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336 W 19th St
336 W 19th StNew York, NY 10011
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200 west 21st
200-202 W 21st StNew York, NY 10011
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131-133 W 15th St
131-133 W 15th StNew York, NY 10011
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447 W 37th St
447 W 37th StNew York, NY 10018
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210 West 16th Street
210 W 16th StNew York, NY 10011
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224 W 16th St
224 W 16th StNew York, NY 10011
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209 W 21st St
209 W 21st StNew York, NY 10011
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370 West 30th Street
342-350 Ninth AveNew York, NY 10001
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433 West 21st Street
433 W 21st StNew York, NY 10011
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310-312 W 4th St
310-312 W 4th StNew York, NY 10014
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30 East 22nd Street
30 E 22nd StNew York, NY 10010
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Chelsea, New York, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelsea?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Studio Apartments | $4,535 | $2,175 | $10,000+ |
| Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,766 | $1,856 | $10,000+ |
| Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,640 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,022 | $4,178 | $10,000+ |
| Chelsea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,434 | $4,968 | $9,500 |
| Chelsea 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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Cheapest Available Chelsea Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chelsea area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at EHS Hudson Yards Campus priced from $2,175. 305 W 45th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here are the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHS Hudson Yards Campus | Single Occupancy Room | Studio,1BA | $2,175 |
| 305 W 45th St | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
| 239 W 12th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,200 |
| Riverbank | L Line Floors 3-11 (Studio) | Studio,1BA | $3,599 |
| Henry Hall | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,781 |
| The Epic | S01 | Studio,1BA | $3,872 |
| AVA High Line | S20 | Studio,1BA | $3,875 |
| The Biltmore | Studio Alcove | Studio,1BA | $3,932 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, NY
As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $6.36 price per square foot 524 9th Ave Model at 524 9th Ave, Unit 803 in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $7,000. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 319 W 13th St Model at 319 W 13th St, Unit 2B starting at $8,000 with a $7.27 price per square foot in the West Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chelsea apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 524 9th Ave, Unit 803 | 524 9th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $6.36 |
| 319 W 13th St, Unit 2B | 319 W 13th St | 2BR,2BA | $7.27 |
| FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/Intern | Shared Double Room in 3B2B | 3BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 576 9th Ave | Flex 2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
| 350 W 46th St, Unit 5A | 350 W 46th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.60 |
| OHM | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $7.65 |
| 100 W 39th St, Unit 40E | 100 W 39th St | 1BR,1BA | $6.63 |
| 85-88 8th Ave, Unit 2S | 85-88 8th Ave | Studio ,1BA | $6.73 |
| 443 W 43rd St, Unit 2C | 443 W 43rd St | Studio ,1BA | $6.91 |
| EHS Hudson Yards Campus | Single Occupancy Room | Studio ,1BA | $4.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chelsea Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chelsea?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chelsea is under $3,932.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelsea?
The cheapest apartment in Chelsea is 305 W 45th St which is listed at $3,300, while the average apartment in Chelsea costs $7,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chelsea?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Chelsea that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chelsea?
Cheap apartments in Chelsea have an average cost of $196 which is $7,304 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelsea.
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