Cheap Homes for Rent in the Chelsea Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,860 (14 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at EHS Hudson Yards Campus priced from $1,950. 144 W 23rd Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,700. 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$1,950
144 W 23rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$3,700
285 West 12th StA11BR,1BA$3,950
576 9th AveFlex 21BR,1BA$3,995
The EpicS01Studio,1BA$4,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, NY

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $6.45 price per square foot 442 W 44th St Model at 442 W 44th St in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $7,100. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the 446 W 44th St Model at 446 W 44th St starting at $7,000 with a $7.11 price per square foot in the West Side 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$6.45
446 W 44th St446 W 44th St3BR,1.5BA$7.11
761 6th Ave761 6th Ave3BR,1BA$7.40
113 W 13th St, Unit 2a113 W 13th St1BR,1BA$5.79
576 9th AveFlex 21BR,1BA$4.99
OHM1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$8.19
RiverbankL Line Floors 12-37 (1 Bed)1BR,1BA$7.26
FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/InternPrivate Room in 2B1B Apartment2BR,1BA$6.58
524 9th Ave524 9th AveStudio ,1BA$7.60
350 W 46th St350 W 46th StStudio ,1BA$7.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea

What type of rentals are currently available in Chelsea?

There are currently 1936 Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,950 to $24,870. There are also 292 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chelsea ranging from $1,860 to $24,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chelsea?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chelsea ranges from $1,860 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,264.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chelsea?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chelsea range from $5,600 to $12,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $6,595 to $13,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,230 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,000.

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