Monthly Rent Report
Chelsea Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10001, New York City, from 246 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Chelsea was $6,535 in January 2026, up 5.9% (+$363) from December 2025 and up 0.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $6,535 and $6,535. That puts Chelsea $3,750 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 246 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,668 | −$338 (-6.8%) | +$92 (+2.0%) | $4,668 – $4,668 | 1 |
| 1BR | $6,535 | +$363 (+5.9%) | +$13 (+0.2%) | $6,535 – $6,535 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,985 | −$841 (-10.7%) | −$2,916 (-29.5%) | $3,785 – $9,057 | 237 |
| 3BR | $12,135 | +$2,885 (+31.2%) | +$2,244 (+22.7%) | $9,755 – $13,000 | 6 |
| 4BR | $1,295 | −$8,790 (-87.2%) | −$5,730 (-81.6%) | $1,295 – $1,295 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Chelsea vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Chelsea Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,668 | $2,625 | +$2,043 (+77.8%) |
| 1BR | $6,535 | $2,785 | +$3,750 (+134.6%) |
| 2BR | $6,985 | $3,250 | +$3,735 (+114.9%) |
| 3BR | $12,135 | $3,700 | +$8,435 (+228.0%) |
| 4BR | $1,295 | $4,111 | −$2,816 (-68.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.