Monthly Rent Report
Chelsea Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10001, New York City, from 8 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Chelsea was $7,185 in February 2026, up 9.9% (+$650) from January 2026 and up 16.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $6,606 and $7,681. That puts Chelsea $4,285 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 8 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,552 | +$884 (+18.9%) | +$996 (+21.9%) | $5,552 – $5,552 | 1 |
| 1BR | $7,185 | +$650 (+9.9%) | +$994 (+16.0%) | $6,606 – $7,681 | 4 |
| 2BR | $5,150 | −$1,835 (-26.3%) | −$4,448 (-46.3%) | $5,150 – $5,150 | 1 |
| 3BR | $10,998 | −$1,137 (-9.4%) | +$4,850 (+78.9%) | $9,996 – $11,999 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Chelsea vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Chelsea Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,552 | $2,700 | +$2,852 (+105.6%) |
| 1BR | $7,185 | $2,900 | +$4,285 (+147.7%) |
| 2BR | $5,150 | $3,393 | +$1,758 (+51.8%) |
| 3BR | $10,998 | $3,739 | +$7,259 (+194.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.