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Affordable buildings near schools in Chelsea

Chelsea has a steady pipeline of renters looking for a balance of location and costs. This page focuses on affordable buildings near schools, so you can compare building options while you plan your commute and daily schedule. In Chelsea, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Affordable buildings near schools in Chelsea, Manhattan, with 30+ eligible buildings right now. This page uses the market-relative affordable filter: the building’s median asking rent is below Chelsea’s neighborhood median, not an income-restricted program. Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings using signals from past renter experience and open data, plus building pages designed for tenant questions. Check rated buildings, look for “near schools” context, and compare costs beyond the asking rent (deposits, utilities, and any broker/lease fees) before you schedule a tour.

Affordable buildings near schools in Chelsea

Showing 19–30 of 30 affordable buildings near schools in Chelsea.

255 West 14 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 West 14 Street

4.1(5)

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
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
170 West 23 Street
Rent-stabilized

170 West 23 Street

4.2(4)

Chelsea

2 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
164 8 Avenue

164 8 Avenue

4.0(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
220 West 15 Street

220 West 15 Street

4.3(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
455 10 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

455 10 Avenue

2.6(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
555 West 38 Street

555 West 38 Street

4.9(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
350 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

350 West 21 Street

1.9(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
229 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

229 West 20 Street

3.9(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
201 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized

201 West 16 Street

5.0(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
77 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

77 7 Avenue

4.8(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
140 W 22 St

140 W 22 St

4.3(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing an affordable building near schools in Chelsea

  • Use the near-schools filter as a starting point, then confirm the actual walking distance and any school-zone boundaries relevant to your address.
  • For the market-relative affordable filter, compare the building’s median asking rent to Chelsea’s neighborhood median and still verify the current unit’s rent and concessions (if any).
  • Confirm the FULL monthly cost: broker fee, deposit requirements, utilities, and any recurring building charges beyond rent.
  • Read the building’s rent rules and lease terms (renewal, increases, and early termination) with the unit you’re considering, not just the building overall.
  • If you’re sensitive to building policies (pets, laundry access, move-in conditions), ask for the written policy before signing.

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