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Rent-stabilized 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Chelsea

Chelsea’s rental mix leans toward 1-bedrooms and studios, and this page includes 60 apartments for rent in that bedroom scope. If you are comparing options in Chelsea and West Chelsea, focus on layout, light, and storage as much as the asking rent. Chelsea has an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 2.2 months based on 65 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 6.5% based on 191 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page shows 60 rent-stabilized 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Chelsea, Manhattan, with a median rent of $5,897. Use it to narrow by bedroom count and rent-stabilized status while comparing options in Chelsea and nearby West Chelsea. Openigloo helps you sort through renter-focused details, including building reviews and other signals that can help you check what a unit is really like before you apply. Rent-stabilized apartments can still differ in layout, lease terms, and move-in costs, so it pays to review the full terms carefully.

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What to check before for 1-bedroom rent-stabilized apartments in Chelsea, Manhattan

  • Rent-stabilized means the apartment is in a regulated category with renewal and rent-increase rules, but the exact terms still matter.
  • With 60 apartments for rent and a $5,897 median rent, budget planning should account for the 1-bedroom layout and the asking rent together.
  • Chelsea’s rental mix skews toward 1-bedrooms and studios, so unit size and storage space can vary a lot.
  • Check the lease, security deposit, and any building fees before you apply, since regulated status does not remove all upfront costs.
  • Use Openigloo building reviews to compare tenant experiences, especially if you are choosing between Chelsea and West Chelsea.

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