Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Chelsea Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,700 (10 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Chelsea?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Chelsea Studio Apartments | $4,132 | $2,395 | $5,310 |
West Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,283 | $2,375 | $5,650 |
West Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,086 | $3,295 | $10,000+ |
West Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,608 | $4,119 | $7,780 |
West Chelsea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,435 | $1,775 | $10,000+ |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 305 W 45th St priced from $2,800. 315 E 58th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,850. Here are the most affordable West Chelsea apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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305 W 45th St | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
315 E 58th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
420 W 42nd St | 1 BR / FLEX 2 | Studio,1BA | $3,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chelsea, NY
As of February 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Chelsea area is the $8.00 price per square foot 4 Bed Model at 96 Fifth Ave in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $12,000. The second greatest value West Chelsea apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Model at 315 E 58th St starting at $5,000 with a $6.25 price per square foot in the Upper East Side 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. |
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96 Fifth Ave | 4 Bed | 4BR,3BA | $8.00 |
315 E 58th St | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $6.25 |
9 Christopher Street | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $10.51 |
420 W 42nd St | 1 BR / FLEX 2 | Studio ,1BA | $5.43 |
3Eleven | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $7.85 |
305 W 45th St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $6.00 |
AVA High Line | S20 | Studio ,1BA | $7.97 |
Avalon West Chelsea | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $10.06 |
152 W 15th St | Studio / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $14.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Chelsea, New York, NY
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the West Chelsea Neighborhood in New York, NY
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 315 E 58th St listed at $2,850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Chelsea Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Chelsea Apartment is $2,800 at 305 W 45th St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Chelsea Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Chelsea is starting from $3,800 at 305 W 45th St.
What is the most affordable West Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Chelsea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 315 E 58th St and starts from $5,000.
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