Affordable buildings near the L train in Chelsea
Chelsea is a central Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize walkable access to transit, including the L train corridor. Use this Openigloo page to focus your search on affordable buildings that match your commute pattern. For Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 (across 111 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page helps you find affordable buildings near the L train in Chelsea, with 15+ eligible buildings to browse right now. Openigloo makes it easier to compare buildings before you tour. Use building pages to see rated-building context, Openigloo review signals, and tenant Q&A-style details so you can confirm what matters for your move.
Affordable buildings near the L train in Chelsea
Showing 1–15 of 15 affordable buildings near the L train in Chelsea.
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124 West 16 Street
Chelsea
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343 West 22 Street
Chelsea
242 West 21 Street
Chelsea
163 W 17 St
Chelsea
250 West 19 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
61 7 Avenue
Chelsea
What to check before for affordable buildings near the L train in Chelsea
- Filter is market-relative affordable, meaning the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median; it is not income-restricted or subsidized housing.
- Because you’re searching near the L train, check your exact block for noise, walk time, and how fast you can get to your usual stops.
- Confirm the full monthly cost beyond the asking rent (broker fee, required deposits, and likely utilities/fees).
- Before you sign, review lease start dates, renewal terms, and any documented rules on move-in procedures and household/occupancy limits.
- If a building is “affordable” on Openigloo, still verify that your specific unit’s rent and any concessions match what you’re being offered. Ask about net rent, not just the headline price.