1-bedroom apartments in top rated buildings for rent near 5 Train in Chelsea, Manhattan

This page includes 15+ 1-bedroom apartments for rent in top rated buildings near the 5 Train in Chelsea, Manhattan. It is meant for renters who want to narrow by bedroom count, transit access, and building review quality at the same time.

Top rated buildings refer to buildings with strong renter review scores on Openigloo. It is a building-level signal, so it does not guarantee the condition of every unit, the same management experience, or a lower move-in cost.

The median rent is $6,131. Use it as a quick benchmark for 1-bedroom apartments in this scope, then compare each unit’s asking rent, fees, and lease terms before applying.

Check broker fee, security deposit, utilities, lease length, and any move-in or amenity charges. For 1-bedroom apartments, also confirm whether the layout leaves enough space for a separate sleeping area, storage, and work-from-home setup if needed.

In this search scope, the trending neighborhoods are East Village with 225+ apartments for rent, Hell's Kitchen with 388+ apartments for rent, Stuyvesant Town/PCV with 268+ apartments for rent, Kips Bay with 221+ apartments for rent, and Yorkville with 196+ apartments for rent.

With only 15+ apartments for rent in this scope, unit count is limited and prices can move quickly. Compare the asking rent to the $6,131 median and look closely at fees, commute time, and building reviews before making an offer.

No. A top rated building can still have high upfront costs, stricter lease terms, or additional fees. Always verify the full monthly cost and any move-in requirements with the landlord or agent.