Affordable buildings near the R train in Chelsea
Chelsea is a dense Manhattan neighborhood where commuting and building-to-building differences matter. On Openigloo, you can narrow to buildings near the R train and use the market-relative “affordable” filter to compare what’s currently available. For Chelsea’s building quality signals, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page surfaces affordable buildings near the R train in Chelsea, with 12+ eligible buildings right now. The “affordable” filter here is market-relative: the building’s median asking rent is below Chelsea’s neighborhood median. It does not mean income-restricted units. Use Openigloo to compare buildings with renter-focused signals, including ratings from 111 rated buildings, plus practical details gathered from the listing and building pages. You can also check tenant Q&A and confirm the real-world requirements directly with the building before you apply.
Affordable buildings near the R train in Chelsea
Showing 1–12 of 12 affordable buildings near the R train in Chelsea.
335 8 Avenue
Chelsea
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306 West 30 Street
Chelsea
777 Avenue Of The Americas
Chelsea
208 West 23 Street
Chelsea
200 West 26 Street
Chelsea
100 West 26 Street
Chelsea
221 West 29 Street
Chelsea
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220 West 24 Street
Chelsea
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225 West 23 Street
Chelsea
108 West 15 Street
Chelsea
170 West 23 Street
Chelsea
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140 W 22 St
Chelsea
What to check before for affordable buildings near the R train in Chelsea
- Confirm what “affordable” means for your timeline: the median asking rent can differ by unit and move-in date, so compare the exact rent and lease term shown for each building.
- Check R-train convenience in context: verify the walking time from your specific unit/building entrance to your preferred station exit.
- Before signing, confirm the full monthly cost beyond asking rent (broker fee, deposit, and utilities), since market-relative pricing still has up-front and ongoing costs.
- If you see any pet-related details in a building, treat them as building-specific (fees, limits, and documentation), not as a guarantee of acceptance.
- Look at the building’s condition signals in the listing notes and any posted history, then ask questions directly about move-in readiness and maintenance timelines.