Openigloo home

Affordable buildings near the waterfront in Chelsea

Chelsea is a vibrant neighborhood in Manhattan known for its art galleries and proximity to the waterfront. With 24+ buildings to consider, Chelsea offers a variety of rental options close to many cultural amenities. The area boasts an average building rating of 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings, indicating a generally favorable living experience for renters. Be sure to explore the community insights for a deeper understanding of living in this neighborhood. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page features 24+ affordable buildings near the waterfront in Chelsea, Manhattan. With Openigloo, you can explore these options while leveraging community insights. Our platform offers tenant reviews and open-data signals that help you make informed decisions. You can read about experiences from other renters and check out detailed Q&A sections for common queries.

Affordable buildings near the waterfront in Chelsea

Showing 1–18 of 24 affordable buildings near the waterfront 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 near the waterfront in Chelsea

  • Expect market-relative affordable rents, meaning the building's median asking rent is below the neighborhood median.
  • Confirm the full monthly cost including fees, deposit, and utilities before signing a lease.
  • Check for any extra requirements such as rental applications or pet policies, as fees and restrictions may apply.
  • Understand lease terms thoroughly before committing to ensure they align with your needs.
  • Look for buildings that have favorable reviews to gauge tenant satisfaction.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

More building filters

Other building filters

Affordable buildings near the waterfront in other NYC boroughs

FAQ