New developments near the R train in Chelsea
Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize transit access and newer building options when they want shorter commutes. This page narrows to Chelsea buildings near the R train, with 11+ new developments right now. Chelsea’s rated buildings average 3.7/5 (across 111 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page covers 11+ new developments in Chelsea near the R train, filtered on both “new developments” and “R train.” Use it to focus your search on newer buildings while staying close to one subway line. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with rated-building signals, written feedback, and the practical details renters ask about—then you can confirm anything that matters directly with the super or leasing office.
New developments near the R train in Chelsea
Showing 1–11 of 11 new developments near the R train in Chelsea.
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117 West 21 Street
Chelsea
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257 West 29 Street
Chelsea
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124 West 23 Street
Chelsea
151 W 21 St
Chelsea
260 West 26 Street
Chelsea
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232 7 Avenue
Chelsea
221 West 29 Street
Chelsea
243 West 28 Street
Chelsea
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300 West 30 Street
Chelsea
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211 W 29 St
Chelsea
261 West 25 Street
Chelsea
What to check before choosing new developments near the R train in Chelsea
- Confirm the “near the R train” match: check the exact station and walking time shown for the building before you apply.
- New developments can still vary a lot by floorplan, finishes, and building services, so compare what’s included (laundry, package handling, bike storage, and any access fees).
- Check current terms on listings: ask about monthly rent vs. effective rent after incentives, plus deposits, move-in fees, and expected utilities.
- For any add-on costs, verify what’s required by the building (amenity access, parking, storage, or key/fob fees) and what’s optional.
- Because this is a multi-filter view, read a few datapoints across buildings (ratings, building notes, and common tenant questions) before narrowing to one candidate.