Asking rents in ZIP 10001, New York City, from 18 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Chelsea was $6,250 in October 2025, down 9.3% (−$644) from September 2025 and up 190.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $6,114 and $6,456. That puts Chelsea $3,500 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,750. The month's figures are based on 18 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,792 | −$38 (-0.8%) | −$153 (-3.1%) | $4,770 – $4,881 | 3 |
| 1BR | $6,250 | −$644 (-9.3%) | +$4,100 (+190.7%) | $6,114 – $6,456 | 9 |
| 2BR | $8,284 | −$1,581 (-16.0%) | +$5,939 (+253.3%) | $7,790 – $9,188 | 4 |
| 3BR | $10,785 | +$4,285 (+65.9%) | −$4,465 (-29.3%) | $10,785 – $10,785 | 1 |
| 4BR | $13,995 | +$2,569 (+22.5%) | +$5,500 (+64.7%) | $13,995 – $13,995 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Chelsea Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,792 | $2,707 | +$2,085 (+77.0%) |
| 1BR | $6,250 | $2,750 | +$3,500 (+127.3%) |
| 2BR | $8,284 | $3,271 | +$5,014 (+153.3%) |
| 3BR | $10,785 | $3,700 | +$7,085 (+191.5%) |
| 4BR | $13,995 | $4,498 | +$9,498 (+211.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in October 2025.