Affordable buildings near the 3 train in Chelsea
Chelsea has a mix of residential buildings and high foot traffic near transit. This page focuses your search on buildings within Chelsea that align with a commute to the 3 train. Chelsea rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Affordable buildings near the 3 train in Chelsea, with 19+ eligible buildings on Openigloo. This page combines the 3-train commute filter with the affordable filter, meaning the building’s median asking rent is below Chelsea’s median—market-relative affordable, not income-restricted. Use Openigloo to compare buildings by signals you can check quickly, including what rated buildings say and how tenant experiences show up in reviews and Q&A. You can also open details to confirm what applies to you, since fees, deposits, and lease terms still vary building by building.
Affordable buildings near the 3 train in Chelsea
Showing 1–18 of 19 affordable buildings near the 3 train in Chelsea.
335 8 Avenue
Chelsea
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124 West 16 Street
Chelsea
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306 West 30 Street
Chelsea
777 Avenue Of The Americas
Chelsea
200 West 26 Street
Chelsea
163 W 17 St
Chelsea
100 West 26 Street
Chelsea
250 West 19 Street
Chelsea
221 West 29 Street
Chelsea
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300 West 21 Street
Chelsea
108 West 15 Street
Chelsea
255 West 14 Street
Chelsea
364 West 18 Street
Chelsea
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164 8 Avenue
Chelsea
220 West 15 Street
Chelsea
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350 West 21 Street
Chelsea
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229 West 20 Street
Chelsea
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201 West 16 Street
Chelsea
What to check before for affordable buildings near the 3 train in Chelsea
- Expect buildings that match both filters: Chelsea + near the 3 train + market-relative affordable (median asking rent below the neighborhood median).
- Before touring, verify the full monthly cost: broker fee (if any), deposit, and utilities—asking rent alone may not reflect your total.
- Check eligibility details tied to the building (lease start dates, renewal terms, and any income/occupancy requirements stated by the management).
- Review any rent regulation notes directly in the building details; “affordable” here is not the same as rent-stabilized eligibility.
- If you use open records or data-driven flags shown on the listing, treat them as a starting point and still ask the building for the most current policies and documentation requirements.