Monthly Rent Report
Chelsea Rent Report — March 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10001, New York City, from 4 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Chelsea was $6,638 in March 2026, down 7.6% (−$546) from February 2026 and up 9.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $6,473 and $6,804. That puts Chelsea $3,113 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $3,525. The month's figures are based on 4 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,374 | −$178 (-3.2%) | +$843 (+18.6%) | $5,374 – $5,374 | 1 |
| 1BR | $6,638 | −$546 (-7.6%) | +$595 (+9.8%) | $6,473 – $6,804 | 2 |
| 2BR | $9,384 | +$4,234 (+82.2%) | −$277 (-2.9%) | $9,384 – $9,384 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Chelsea vs. New York City — March 2026
| Bedrooms | Chelsea Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,374 | $3,735 | +$1,639 (+43.9%) |
| 1BR | $6,638 | $3,525 | +$3,113 (+88.3%) |
| 2BR | $9,384 | $5,148 | +$4,237 (+82.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 85 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2026.