Affordable buildings near the waterfront in Chelsea
Chelsea has 3.7/5 avg_building_rating across 111 rated buildings. This page focuses on affordable buildings near the waterfront using that market-relative rent signal. When comparing Chelsea buildings, start with the rated-building score, then use Openigloo’s building signals and tenant Q&A to check the unit details, lease terms, and total monthly cost. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find affordable buildings near the waterfront in Chelsea with 30+ buildings matching this filter right now. The “affordable” flag here is market-relative, meaning a building’s median asking rent is below Chelsea’s median, not an income-restricted program. Openigloo helps you narrow down which buildings to tour by combining building signals and community context. Use ratings from rated buildings, then check details like lease terms and fees. You can also use tenant Q&A and related records to sanity-check the full monthly cost, not just the asking rent.
Affordable buildings near the waterfront in Chelsea
Showing 19–30 of 30 affordable buildings near the waterfront in Chelsea.
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255 West 14 Street
Chelsea
/-74.003409,40.743108,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
364 West 18 Street
Chelsea
/-73.99546,40.743547,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
170 West 23 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000339,40.742296,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
164 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.000344,40.739549,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
220 West 15 Street
Chelsea
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455 10 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.9991266,40.7584661,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
555 West 38 Street
Chelsea
/-74.001751,40.744813,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
350 West 21 Street
Chelsea
/-73.998261,40.742944,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
229 West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-73.99886,40.740167,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
201 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999106,40.738765,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
61 7 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.995059,40.742745,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
140 W 22 St
Chelsea
What to check before for affordable buildings near the waterfront in Chelsea
- Expect market-relative affordable pricing near the waterfront, but confirm the exact rent math for your unit (any step-ups, concessions, and starting vs. effective rent).
- Verify the full monthly cost before you commit: broker fee, security deposit, and typical utility expectations for the building.
- Use the building signals and tenant Q&A on Openigloo to compare practical items that affect daily life near the waterfront (noise, elevator availability, and any recurring building issues).
- Ask the building directly about move-in timing and paperwork requirements (application, ID, income verification, and lead time for approvals).
- If you’re working with affordability constraints, make sure your lease structure (lease start date, renewal terms, and potential rent changes) still fits your budget.