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Affordable buildings in Chelsea

Chelsea is known for its vibrant community and diverse culture, boasting 24+ buildings available for rent. The area has convenient access to several subway lines, making it an appealing choice for commuters. The average building rating in Chelsea is 3.7 out of 5, based on 111 rated buildings, indicating a generally favorable impression among renters. This can help potential residents gauge expected living conditions and management quality before making a decision. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page features 24+ affordable buildings in Chelsea, Manhattan. By applying the affordable filter, you can find options where the building's median asking rent is below the neighborhood's median. Openigloo lets you research buildings through tenant reviews and open data signals, helping you make informed decisions. You'll find real tenant experiences and answers to your questions in our extensive database.

Affordable buildings in Chelsea

Showing 1–18 of 24 affordable buildings in Chelsea.

515 West   38 Street
Rent-stabilized

515 West 38 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
335 8 Avenue

335 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
242 West 21 Street
Good cause

242 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
777 Avenue Of The Americas
Top rated
Good cause

777 Avenue Of The Americas

4.5(27)

Chelsea

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
208 West 23 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

208 West 23 Street

4.0(23)

Chelsea

7 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
200 West   26 Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

200 West 26 Street

4.8(17)

Chelsea

2 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
163 W 17 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

163 W 17 St

3.1(13)

Chelsea

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
100 West 26 Street
Top rated
Good cause

100 West 26 Street

4.4(11)

Chelsea

4 evictions
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
250 West 19 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

250 West 19 Street

4.1(10)

Chelsea

4 evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
221 West 29 Street
Rent-stabilized

221 West 29 Street

4.3(6)

Chelsea

5 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
300 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

300 West 21 Street

3.4(6)

Chelsea

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
220 West 24 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

220 West 24 Street

3.8(6)

Chelsea

4 evictions
21 open violations
5 litigation cases
Bedbug history
225 West 23 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

225 West 23 Street

4.3(5)

Chelsea

7 evictions
3 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
108 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

108 West 15 Street

3.8(4)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
130 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized

130 West 15 Street

4.3(4)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
255 West 14 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 West 14 Street

4.3(4)

Chelsea

1 eviction
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
364 West 18 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

364 West 18 Street

4.6(3)

Chelsea

1 eviction
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
170 West 23 Street
Rent-stabilized

170 West 23 Street

4.4(3)

Chelsea

2 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history

What to check before for affordable buildings in Chelsea

  • Confirm what the building's median asking rent is compared to the neighborhood median before applying.
  • Understand that affordable does not mean income-restricted housing; these buildings are not subsidized or part of any housing-lottery programs.
  • Check for any additional fees like broker fees, deposits, or utilities that may affect your total monthly cost.
  • Review tenant experiences through Openigloo to gauge building management and common issues reported by renters.
  • Ensure you verify all pet policies and restrictions directly with the building, even if they are listed as pet-friendly.

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