West Chelsea

New York, NY

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West Chelsea - New York, NY

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A trendy Manhattan neighborhood on the rise

Vibrant Urban Growing Walkable Upscale Artistic Riverside

Nestled alongside the banks of the Hudson River in Manhattan, West Chelsea has rapidly become one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. West Chelsea boasts some of the biggest attractions in New York City, including Hudson Yards and the High Line, in addition to more than 200 exceptional art galleries.

Residents enjoy walkable access to these fantastic amenities as well as numerous local restaurants and shops strewn throughout the neighborhood. The community is also convenient to superb shopping at Chelsea Market and Manhattan Mall.

West Chelsea offers an array of historic brownstones and modern apartments available for rent, along with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation at Chelsea Piers, Chelsea Park, and the High Line. Many residents enjoy quick commutes with several major employers located in the neighborhood and easy access to multiple subway lines.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in West Chelsea is $4,126 for a studio, $5,737 for one bedroom, $8,266 for two bedrooms, and $8,408 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Chelsea has increased by 5.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 509 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,126/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 683 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,737/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,118 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $8,266/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,051 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $8,408/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

97

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

100

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

94

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.