1-bedroom apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Chelsea
Chelsea has 1-bedroom apartments for rent in this scope, and studios are also common. This page includes 20 apartments for rent in Chelsea. Chelsea’s average building rating is 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings. Average tenancy length is 2.2 months based on 65 relisted units, and average rent increase is 6.5% based on 191 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page shows 20 1-bedroom apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Chelsea, Manhattan. Use it to narrow by bedroom count and building review quality while comparing rent, layout, and location. Openigloo helps you check renter-first signals before you apply, including building ratings and review patterns. For a 1-bedroom in Chelsea, that can help you compare space, privacy, and monthly cost across buildings before you decide.
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What to check before for 1-bedroom top rated apartments in Chelsea, Manhattan
- Expect 1-bedroom units in Chelsea to vary a lot in layout, storage, and kitchen setup, so check the floor plan carefully.
- The median rent here is $6,276, which can help you gauge how each apartment compares within this scope.
- Top rated buildings on Openigloo reflect review scores, not a guarantee that every unit will fit your needs.
- Confirm the full move-in cost before applying, including deposit, broker fee, and any recurring building fees.
- Compare Chelsea and nearby West Chelsea if you want to widen your search without changing the neighborhood context too much.

