Monthly Rent Report
Chelsea Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10001, New York City, from 46 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Chelsea was $6,172 in December 2025, up 2.9% (+$173) from November 2025 and up 13.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,984 and $6,705. That puts Chelsea $3,780 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 46 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,006 | +$193 (+4.0%) | +$468 (+10.3%) | $4,819 – $5,096 | 3 |
| 1BR | $6,172 | +$173 (+2.9%) | +$751 (+13.8%) | $5,984 – $6,705 | 6 |
| 2BR | $7,826 | −$656 (-7.7%) | −$1,278 (-14.0%) | $7,762 – $7,890 | 2 |
| 3BR | $9,250 | −$970 (-9.5%) | −$5,250 (-36.2%) | $5,825 – $13,000 | 27 |
| 4BR | $10,085 | +$2,286 (+29.3%) | −$1,415 (-12.3%) | $9,375 – $11,126 | 4 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Chelsea vs. New York City — December 2025
| Bedrooms | Chelsea Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,006 | $2,567 | +$2,439 (+95.0%) |
| 1BR | $6,172 | $2,393 | +$3,780 (+158.0%) |
| 2BR | $7,826 | $3,100 | +$4,726 (+152.5%) |
| 3BR | $9,250 | $3,600 | +$5,650 (+156.9%) |
| 4BR | $10,085 | $4,550 | +$5,535 (+121.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.