Rent-stabilized apartments for rent in Chelsea
Chelsea's current inventory is centered on 1-bedrooms and studios, with 124+ apartments for rent in the neighborhood. If you're comparing rent-stabilized apartments for rent here, it helps to watch how unit size, building condition, and lease terms line up with your budget. Chelsea's average building rating is 4.1/5 across 56 rated buildings. Average tenancy length is 3.0 months based on 67 relisted units, and average rent increase is 10.0% based on 181 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ).
Browse 124+ rent-stabilized apartments for rent in Chelsea, Manhattan. This page helps you narrow by neighborhood, building, and current availability while keeping the scope on units with rent-stabilized status. Openigloo adds renter-first context like building reviews and related neighborhood signals so you can compare options with less guesswork. Rent-stabilized status can still come with lease rules, renewal terms, and move-in costs, so check the full monthly cost before you apply.
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What to check before for rent-stabilized apartments in Chelsea, Manhattan
- 124+ apartments for rent are currently tagged rent-stabilized in Chelsea.
- The median rent is $5,792, so compare asking rent against your full budget, not just the sticker price.
- Rent-stabilized status can affect renewal protections and allowed increases, but lease terms still vary by building.
- Confirm broker fees, deposits, utilities, and any application charges before you submit.
- Use Openigloo building reviews to spot patterns in management, upkeep, and tenant experience.
- In Chelsea, 1-bedrooms and studios are the most common layout types, which can affect how quickly units move.
