
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Chelsea Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,200 (227 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Chelsea area of New York.


Abington House

508 W 24th St

155 10th Ave

120-126 Eleventh Ave

The Fitzroy

169-183 Tenth Ave

Vesta 24 Condo

200 11th Ave

559 W 23rd St
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521 W 23rd St

456 W 19th St

311 West 17th Street

NEC W 30th St & 11th Ave

Chelsea Enclave

London Towne House

515 W 29th St

Goodheart House

The Getty

The Cortland
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Soori High Line

Jardim

202 Ninth Avenue

HxH Residences

468 W 23rd St

Lantern House

551 W 21st St

452 W 19th St

Zaha Hadid 520 West 28th

546-550 W 29th St
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520 W 19th St

560 W 24th St

357 W 17th St

435 W 19th St

337 W 20th St

225 Tenth Ave

515-517 W 23rd St

The Marais

Metal Shutter Houses

Nouvel Chelsea
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555 West 23rd Street

364-366 W 19th St

The Chelsea Modern

420 W 23rd St

449 W 24th St

402 W 22nd St

Abi Chelsea

336 W 19th St

354 W 20th St

436 W 20th St
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West Chelsea, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Chelsea?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chelsea Studio Apartments | $4,907 | $3,800 | $6,390 |
| West Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $7,189 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
| West Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $16,314 | $8,475 | $10,000+ |
| West Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,400 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 227 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Chelsea Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available West Chelsea Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Chelsea area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at AVA High Line priced from $4,584. 3Eleven has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $4,595. Here are the most affordable West Chelsea apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVA High Line | S20 | Studio,1BA | $4,584 |
| 3Eleven | Studio | Studio,1BA | $4,595 |
| OHM | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5,295 |
| Avalon West Chelsea | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5,851 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chelsea, NY
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Chelsea area is the $7.05 price per square foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at OHM in the in the Chelsea neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value West Chelsea apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at 3Eleven starting at $6,495 with a $10.18 price per square foot in the Chelsea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Chelsea apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHM | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $7.05 |
| 3Eleven | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $10.18 |
| Avalon West Chelsea | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $9.42 |
| AVA High Line | S20 | Studio ,1BA | $9.53 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Chelsea Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Chelsea?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Chelsea is at AVA High Line listed at $4,584.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Chelsea Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Chelsea Apartment is $5,164 at AVA High Line.
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