
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chelsea Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,400 (46 Rentals)
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458 W 20th St

The Hazel Jersey City
Chelsea, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelsea?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chelsea Studio Apartments | $3,823 | $1,650 | $7,250 |
Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,698 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,370 | $2,275 | $10,000+ |
Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,009 | $2,025 | $10,000+ |
Chelsea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,295 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
Chelsea 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,237 | $1,775 | $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 The Hazel Jersey City priced from $2,554. Newport Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,838. Here are the most affordable Chelsea apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Hazel Jersey City | S4B | Studio,1BA | $2,554 |
Newport Rentals | PARKSIDE EAST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,838 |
305 W 45th St | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $3,000 |
420 W 42nd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,200 |
308 W 18th St | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,200 |
The Hendrix | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,348 |
The Devan | 1 Bed 1 Bath K | 1BR,1BA | $3,374 |
285 West 12th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,399 |
Lyra | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,644 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, NY
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelsea area is the $5.88 price per square foot C1 Model at One Grove in the in the Chelsea neighborhood starting from $8,095. The second greatest value Chelsea apartment is the B3 Model at Hoboken Point starting at $7,225 with a $6.29 price per square foot in the Chelsea 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. |
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One Grove | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $5.88 |
Hoboken Point | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $6.29 |
Cast Iron Lofts | 2 Bed/2 Bath-13 | 2BR,2BA | $4.54 |
524 9th Ave, Unit 803 | 524 9th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $5.91 |
Newport Rentals | BISBY - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $6.05 |
The Lexington | The Standard | 1BR,1BA | $4.65 |
576 9th Ave, Unit 11F | 576 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $5.03 |
The Devan | Studio L | Studio ,1BA | $5.26 |
The Hazel Jersey City | S2B | Studio ,1BA | $4.70 |
305 W 45th St | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $6.00 |
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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 $3,644.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelsea?
The cheapest apartment in Chelsea is The Hazel Jersey City which is listed at $2,928, while the average apartment in Chelsea costs $6,301.
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 13 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 $221 which is $6,080 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelsea.
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