Affordable buildings near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea
Chelsea in Manhattan has a large set of rental buildings for people who want options close to transit. This Openigloo page focuses on affordable buildings near the SIM1C bus route. Chelsea’s building-level signals show 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 SIM1C bus in Chelsea, with 24+ eligible buildings right now. The “affordable” filter is market-relative: the building’s median asking rent is below Chelsea’s neighborhood median, and it is not an income-restricted or subsidized program. On Openigloo, you can narrow down to available options, then use rated-building info plus building-level signals to compare costs and risk factors. You’ll also see reviews and renter-relevant Q&A so you can confirm details like deposits, utilities, lease terms, and building policies before you commit.
Affordable buildings near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea
Showing 19–24 of 24 affordable buildings near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea.
220 West 15 Street
Chelsea
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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
77 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 choosing an affordable building near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea
- Use the affordable + SIM1C bus filters together to focus your search on Chelsea buildings where the median asking rent is below the neighborhood median (market-relative), not on income limits or subsidy programs.
- Before signing, verify the FULL monthly picture: deposit and any broker fee rules, plus utilities and any recurring building charges that may not be reflected in the asking rent.
- Check what “available” means on each building page (at least one advertised unit) and confirm current availability with management.
- Review building details for SIM1C convenience vs. commute tradeoffs (block-by-block walk time, noise, and entrance location).
- If you’re comparing similar rents, use the rated-building score (3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings) as one input, then validate unit-specific factors directly with the building.