Monthly Rent Report
Chelsea Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10011, New York City, from 12 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Chelsea was $6,900 in December 2025, down 8.9% (−$672) from November 2025 and down 13.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $6,895 and $7,150. That puts Chelsea $4,508 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 12 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,695 | +$719 (+14.4%) | +$1,760 (+44.7%) | $5,695 – $5,695 | 1 |
| 1BR | $6,900 | −$672 (-8.9%) | −$1,095 (-13.7%) | $6,895 – $7,150 | 5 |
| 2BR | $7,702 | −$1,937 (-20.1%) | +$292 (+3.9%) | $7,652 – $7,752 | 2 |
| 3BR | $10,600 | +$1,800 (+20.5%) | −$7,400 (-41.1%) | $10,600 – $10,600 | 1 |
| 4BR | $17,000 | — | +$1,000 (+6.3%) | $14,440 – $17,000 | 3 |
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 | $5,695 | $2,567 | +$3,128 (+121.9%) |
| 1BR | $6,900 | $2,393 | +$4,508 (+188.4%) |
| 2BR | $7,702 | $3,100 | +$4,602 (+148.5%) |
| 3BR | $10,600 | $3,600 | +$7,000 (+194.4%) |
| 4BR | $17,000 | $4,550 | +$12,450 (+273.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.