What does this Chelsea 1-bedroom page show?

It shows 99 apartments for rent in Chelsea, Manhattan that are currently scoped to 1-bedroom units. The median rent on the page is $6,402, which can help you compare offers before touring.

How should I use the median rent for budget planning?

For 1-bedroom apartments, the median rent of $6,402 is a useful midpoint, but your real budget should also account for utilities, deposits, and any broker fee. In Chelsea, the unit count and price can shift fast, so compare the asking rent with the full move-in cost.

What should I confirm before applying for a 1-bedroom in Chelsea?

Confirm the lease length, move-in fees, whether heat or hot water is included, and any broker fee or security deposit. For 1-bedroom apartments, also make sure the layout works for your sleeping space, kitchen setup, and storage needs.

What neighborhood patterns should I expect in Chelsea?

Chelsea’s most common apartment types are 1-bedrooms and studios. That mix means the 1-bedroom pool can be competitive, so it helps to review building-level details and move quickly when a unit fits your budget.

How does Openigloo help with 1-bedroom apartment searches?

Openigloo lets you compare apartments for rent with renter-first signals like building reviews and landlord feedback. That can help you spot patterns in rent, maintenance, and lease experience before you reach out.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now?

Across this scope, East Village, Hell's Kitchen, Yorkville, Lenox Hill, and Kips Bay. Those counts can help you compare where inventory is moving.

1-bedroom apartments for rent in Chelsea

Chelsea’s 1-bedroom apartment pool sits alongside studios as the most common formats, with 99 apartments for rent in this page’s scope. That makes it useful for renters comparing a true one-bedroom setup against other nearby options in Manhattan. Chelsea has an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 56 rated buildings. Average tenancy length is 3.0 months based on 67 relisted units, and average rent increase is 9.9% based on 184 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find 99 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Chelsea, Manhattan. Use this page to compare current options by rent, building quality, and nearby blocks in one of Manhattan’s most searched neighborhoods. Openigloo helps you narrow apartments for rent with renter-first details like building and landlord reviews, so you can check more than the asking rent. For 1-bedroom apartments, budget for the full monthly cost, including utilities, deposits, and any broker fee, not just the sticker price.

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What to check when comparing 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea, Manhattan

Chelsea has 99 1-bedroom apartments for rent right now, with a median rent of $6,402.
1-bedroom inventory is useful if you want a separate sleeping area, more storage, or room for a home office.
Chelsea’s most common apartment types are 1-bedrooms and studios, so availability can shift quickly as units are rented.
Check building reviews, lease terms, and move-in costs before you apply, since total monthly cost can be higher than asking rent.
If you are comparing neighborhoods, use the median rent and building-level feedback together, not rent alone.

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1-bedroom apartments for rent in Chelsea

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West Chelsea·1 bed, 1 bath

525 W 28Th St #1256

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4.2(11)

160 West 24 Street #04G

$6,079

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455 10 Avenue #20J

$7,895

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4.2(7)

105 West 29 Street #31J

$7,856

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What to check when comparing 1-bedroom apartments in Chelsea, Manhattan

Chelsea has 99 1-bedroom apartments for rent right now, with a median rent of $6,402.
1-bedroom inventory is useful if you want a separate sleeping area, more storage, or room for a home office.
Chelsea’s most common apartment types are 1-bedrooms and studios, so availability can shift quickly as units are rented.
Check building reviews, lease terms, and move-in costs before you apply, since total monthly cost can be higher than asking rent.
If you are comparing neighborhoods, use the median rent and building-level feedback together, not rent alone.