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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 $1,975. 420 W 42nd St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,300. 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$1,975
420 W 42nd StStudioStudio,1BA$3,300
Henry HallStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,702
OHMStudio, AlcoveStudio,1BA$3,984
576 9th AveFlex 21BR,1BA$3,995
The OliviaSJ Renovation 4Studio,1BA$4,088
Avalon West ChelseaS1Studio,1BA$4,205
The EpicS01Studio,1BA$4,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, NY

As of July 30, 2025 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 212 W 29th St Model at 212 W 29th St, Unit 2A starting at $8,550 with a $7.89 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.
524 9th Ave, Unit 803524 9th Ave3BR,2BA$6.36
212 W 29th St, Unit 2A212 W 29th St2BR,2BA$7.89
576 9th AveFlex 21BR,1BA$4.99
EOS1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$8.00
Henry Hall1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$7.84
Atlas New York1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$7.95
FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/InternPrivate Room in 2B1B Apartment2BR,1BA$6.67
OHMStudioStudio ,1BA$7.46
165 W 21st St, Unit 2J165 W 21st StStudio ,1BA$7.49
443 W 43rd St, Unit 2C443 W 43rd StStudio ,1BA$6.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea

What type of rentals are currently available in Chelsea?

There are currently 1940 Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,900 to $29,990. There are also 417 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chelsea ranging from $1,810 to $45,000.

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 $1,810 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,633.

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 $3,500 to $29,990, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,010 to $32,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,930 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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