What does this page filter mean?

It shows studio apartments for rent in Chelsea, Manhattan that are tagged as rent-stabilized and in good cause buildings. Use it as a starting point, then verify the exact unit protections and lease terms before you apply.

How many apartments are on this page, and what is the median rent?

There are 23 apartments for rent on this page, and the median rent is $4,727. For studio apartments in Chelsea, that combination can help you judge whether the current inventory fits your budget.

Is this income-restricted, subsidized, or housing-lottery housing?

No. This page is not official affordable housing. Rent-stabilized and good cause are tenant-protection categories, while the asking rent and lease terms still determine what you will actually pay.

What should I confirm before applying to a studio?

Check the unit’s layout, storage, kitchen size, bathroom setup, broker fee, deposit, utilities, and whether the lease terms match your move-in plan. Studios in Chelsea can feel very different even when the rent is similar.

What affects whether an apartment feels affordable in Chelsea?

Location within Chelsea, building age, amenities, and lease terms can all change the full monthly cost. A lower asking rent can still become expensive once fees, utilities, and deposits are added.

How should I compare Chelsea with nearby neighborhoods?

Use nearby Manhattan areas like West Chelsea and other neighborhoods in the broader search results to see whether you can get a better layout or more space for a similar rent. For studios, unit size and floor plan matter as much as price.

Rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Chelsea

Chelsea’s most common bedroom types are 1-bedrooms and studios, and this page is focused on 23 apartments for rent in that neighborhood. For studio renters, that usually means comparing compact layouts carefully and checking whether the unit works for sleeping, cooking, and storage in the same space. Chelsea has an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 56 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 3.1 months based on 66 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 8.5% based on 186 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse 23 rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Chelsea, Manhattan. Use this page to narrow by studio layout, tenant-protection status, and neighborhood fit while checking live asking rents and availability. Openigloo helps you compare apartments with renter-first context, including building reviews and other signals that can surface lease and move-in issues early. For studios, pay attention to sleeping area layout, kitchen setup, storage, and the single bathroom, since those details shape how usable the space feels day to day.

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What to check when comparing studio rent-stabilized, good cause apartments in Chelsea, Manhattan

Expect a tighter studio inventory in Chelsea, where the current count is 23 apartments for rent and the median rent is $4,727.
Rent-stabilized and good cause refer to tenant-protection categories, so confirm the specific unit’s protections rather than assuming every apartment in the building qualifies.
Studio layouts can vary a lot; check whether the sleeping area, kitchen, and storage are workable before you apply.
Ask about broker fees, security deposit, move-in costs, and any lease terms that affect the true monthly cost.
Chelsea renters often compare nearby options in West Chelsea and the surrounding Manhattan market when the budget needs more room.

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Rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Chelsea

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Chelsea·Studio, 1 bath

3.8(4)

108 West 15 Street #005C

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Chelsea·Studio, 1 bath

4.0(23)

208 West 23 Street #214

$3,450

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Chelsea·Studio, 1 bath

4.6(3)

364 West 18 Street #005B

$4,395

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Chelsea·Studio, 1 bath

4.2(18)

101 West 15 Street #206

$5,295

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What to check when comparing studio rent-stabilized, good cause apartments in Chelsea, Manhattan

Expect a tighter studio inventory in Chelsea, where the current count is 23 apartments for rent and the median rent is $4,727.
Rent-stabilized and good cause refer to tenant-protection categories, so confirm the specific unit’s protections rather than assuming every apartment in the building qualifies.
Studio layouts can vary a lot; check whether the sleeping area, kitchen, and storage are workable before you apply.
Ask about broker fees, security deposit, move-in costs, and any lease terms that affect the true monthly cost.
Chelsea renters often compare nearby options in West Chelsea and the surrounding Manhattan market when the budget needs more room.