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

It includes 17+ 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Chelsea, Manhattan that are in top rated buildings near transit. The page is built for renters who want to compare building quality and commute access together.

$6,131 is the median asking rent across this page’s current inventory. Use it as a planning reference, but compare each unit’s asking rent, fees, and lease terms before applying.

It refers to buildings with stronger renter review scores on Openigloo. It does not guarantee a perfect unit, so still check unit condition, noise, management response, and any move-in fees.

It surfaces apartments for rent that are closer to subway access, which can reduce commute time. Still confirm the actual station, entrance, and walking route because nearby does not always mean same-block access.

With 17+ apartments for rent and a $6,131 median rent, the 1-bedroom market in this scope is competitive and priced above many smaller-unit budgets. Compare the asking rent to the size and layout you need, since one-bedroom space can vary a lot by building.

Ask about broker fees, deposits, application costs, move-in charges, and any building rules that could affect your stay. Top rated buildings can still have strict lease terms or required documentation.

In this broader search scope, trending neighborhoods include 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. These are separate neighborhood counts, not Chelsea inventory.