Monthly Rent Report
Chelsea Rent Report — October 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10011, New York City, from 7 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Chelsea was $7,700 in October 2025, up 29.9% (+$1,772) from September 2025 and up 120.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $7,575 and $7,825. That puts Chelsea $4,950 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,750. The month's figures are based on 7 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,048 | +$113 (+2.3%) | +$1,908 (+60.7%) | $5,021 – $5,074 | 2 |
| 1BR | $7,700 | +$1,772 (+29.9%) | +$4,205 (+120.3%) | $7,575 – $7,825 | 2 |
| 2BR | $7,640 | −$445 (-5.5%) | −$2,110 (-21.6%) | $7,640 – $7,640 | 1 |
| 3BR | $8,800 | +$868 (+10.9%) | +$1,305 (+17.4%) | $8,800 – $8,800 | 1 |
| 4BR | $13,000 | $0 (0.0%) | +$500 (+4.0%) | $13,000 – $13,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Chelsea vs. New York City — October 2025
| Bedrooms | Chelsea Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,048 | $2,707 | +$2,341 (+86.5%) |
| 1BR | $7,700 | $2,750 | +$4,950 (+180.0%) |
| 2BR | $7,640 | $3,271 | +$4,370 (+133.6%) |
| 3BR | $8,800 | $3,700 | +$5,100 (+137.8%) |
| 4BR | $13,000 | $4,498 | +$8,503 (+189.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in October 2025.