
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Chelsea Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,200 (230 Rentals)
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Abington House

One Hudson Yards

508 W 24th St

155 10th Ave

120-126 Eleventh Ave

The Fitzroy

169-183 Tenth Ave

Vesta 24 Condo

200 11th Ave
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559 W 23rd St

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
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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
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546-550 W 29th St

520 W 19th St

560 W 24th St

357 W 17th St

435 W 19th St

337 W 20th St

225 Tenth Ave

404 West 22nd St

555 West 23rd Street

515-517 W 23rd St
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The Marais

Metal Shutter Houses

Nouvel Chelsea

449 W 24th St

364-366 W 19th St

The Chelsea Modern

420 W 23rd St

402 W 22nd St

Abi Chelsea

336 W 19th St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Chelsea?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chelsea Studio Apartments | $5,013 | $3,800 | $7,840 |
| West Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $7,338 | $3,450 | $10,000+ |
| West Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,447 | $6,600 | $10,000+ |
| West Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $24,995 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 230 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 308 W 18th St priced from $4,200. Avalon West Chelsea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 W 18th St | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $4,200 |
| Avalon West Chelsea | S2 | Studio,1BA | $4,595 |
| AVA High Line | S26 | Studio,1BA | $4,880 |
| OHM | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5,295 |
| 3Eleven | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath LB | 1BR,1BA | $6,195 |
| London Terrace Gardens | MZA01 (425) A | B | F | 1BR,1BA | $6,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chelsea, NY
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Chelsea area is the $9.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at OHM in the in the Chelsea neighborhood starting from $7,695. The second greatest value West Chelsea apartment is the MZA01 (425) A | B | F Model at London Terrace Gardens starting at $6,995 with a $8.74 price per square foot in the Gramercy-Flatiron 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 | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $9.04 |
| London Terrace Gardens | MZA01 (425) A | B | F | 1BR,1BA | $8.74 |
| 258 10th Ave, Unit 10TH AVE | 258 10th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| AVA High Line | A29 | 1BR,1BA | $8.80 |
| 3Eleven | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath LB | 1BR,1BA | $11.67 |
| Avalon West Chelsea | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $9.61 |
| 308 W 18th St | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $17.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Chelsea Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Chelsea?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Chelsea is under $6,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Chelsea?
The cheapest apartment in West Chelsea is AVA High Line which is listed at $5,084, while the average apartment in West Chelsea costs $24,995.
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