Affordable buildings near the M12 bus in Chelsea
Chelsea has a dense mix of residential buildings and nearby transit options, which makes it a popular area to compare different building types and commute patterns. This page focuses on buildings that match the affordable filter and a location tie to the M12 bus. Chelsea in these listings is represented by rated buildings at an average building rating of 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page covers affordable buildings near the M12 bus in Chelsea, Manhattan. You’re looking at 15+ eligible buildings that match the filters: “affordable” meaning the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median, and “near the M12 bus” based on the building’s location. Openigloo helps you narrow down faster with rated-building scores (3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings), plus renter-facing signals like common issues to ask about and tenant Q&A. Use the details for each building to confirm the terms that affect your full monthly cost beyond the asking rent.
Affordable buildings near the M12 bus in Chelsea
Showing 1–15 of 15 affordable buildings near the M12 bus in Chelsea.
515 West 38 Street
Chelsea
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343 West 22 Street
Chelsea
242 West 21 Street
Chelsea
250 West 19 Street
Chelsea
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300 West 21 Street
Chelsea
311 11 Avenue
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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455 10 Avenue
Chelsea
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555 W 38 St
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 choosing an affordable building near the M12 bus in Chelsea
- Use the “affordable” filter as a market-relative signal: compare the building’s median asking rent to Chelsea’s median, then verify the exact unit price and any concessions.
- For the M12 bus match, check the walk time to the specific stop you’ll use most and whether street traffic or crosswalks affect your commute.
- Before you sign, confirm the full monthly cost: broker fee rules, security/deposit requirements, and any utility responsibility listed by the building.
- If you rely on convenience, look for practical details in the building profile (entry/parcel process, laundry access, and move-in logistics), not just the rent number.
- When comparing options, read the building’s tenant questions and posted experiences to flag recurring maintenance or management patterns early.