Monthly Rent Report
Chelsea Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10011, New York City, from 9 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Chelsea was $6,950 in January 2026, up 0.7% (+$50) from December 2025 and up 23.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $6,950 and $6,950. That puts Chelsea $4,165 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 9 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,455 | −$240 (-4.2%) | +$1,058 (+24.1%) | $5,349 – $5,562 | 2 |
| 1BR | $6,950 | +$50 (+0.7%) | +$1,308 (+23.2%) | $6,950 – $6,950 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,100 | −$602 (-7.8%) | −$1,295 (-15.4%) | $7,100 – $7,100 | 1 |
| 3BR | $8,800 | −$1,800 (-17.0%) | +$1,305 (+17.4%) | $8,398 – $10,650 | 3 |
| 4BR | $10,998 | −$6,002 (-35.3%) | +$2,003 (+22.3%) | $10,998 – $10,998 | 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 | $5,455 | $2,625 | +$2,830 (+107.8%) |
| 1BR | $6,950 | $2,785 | +$4,165 (+149.6%) |
| 2BR | $7,100 | $3,250 | +$3,850 (+118.5%) |
| 3BR | $8,800 | $3,700 | +$5,100 (+137.8%) |
| 4BR | $10,998 | $4,111 | +$6,887 (+167.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.