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Affordable rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in Chelsea

Chelsea has 15 apartments for rent in this scope, and the most common bedroom types are studios and 1-bedrooms. Since this page is focused on studio apartments for rent, compare how much usable space you get after the sleeping area, kitchen, and storage are accounted for. 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)

Browse 15 affordable rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in Chelsea, Manhattan. Use this page to narrow by rent-stabilized status, budget, and studio layout while comparing asking rent against the $4,400 ceiling for this scope. Openigloo helps you review renter-first details before you apply, including building ratings and patterns from relisted units. For studios, check the sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and single-bathroom layout, since the same rent can feel very different unit to unit.

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What to check before for studio affordable, rent-stabilized apartments in Chelsea, Manhattan

  • This page covers studio apartments for rent in Chelsea that are rent-stabilized and priced at or below $4,400/month.
  • The median rent here is $4,002, so the asking rent can still vary within a fairly tight range.
  • Studio layouts can be compact, so confirm where the sleeping area fits, how much storage you get, and whether the kitchen is separate or open to the main room.
  • Rent-stabilized status can affect renewal protections and allowable rent increases, but you should still read the lease and ask how the unit is regulated.
  • Compare building-level reviews and relisting history on Openigloo before applying, since unit condition and management quality can vary.

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