What does the affordable filter mean on this page?

It means apartments for rent in Murray Hill with asking rents at or below $4,500/month. On Openigloo, affordable is a market-relative filter based on the local rent distribution, not a government housing program.

Is this income-restricted, subsidized, or housing-lottery housing?

No. These are market-relative affordable apartments, not income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or housing-lottery units.

How is the affordable threshold decided?

Openigloo sets it at the 25th percentile of gross rents for the Murray Hill neighborhood in Manhattan, then clamps it to a safe floor and ceiling so the threshold stays realistic.

Why does affordability still depend on more than asking rent?

Because the full monthly cost can change a lot once you add broker fees, deposits, utilities, move-in charges, and lease terms. A unit under $4,500 can still be expensive after those costs.

What should I expect from Murray Hill apartments for rent at this price point?

The page currently shows 57 apartments for rent, with a median rent of $3,997. In Murray Hill, 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms are the most common, so size and layout can move your budget quickly.

How do location, building age, and amenities affect affordability?

Units closer to transit or in newer buildings often ask more rent, and amenities like doormen, elevators, laundry, or gyms can raise monthly costs or fees. Lease terms and concessions can also change your real cost.

Affordable apartments for rent in Murray Hill

Murray Hill currently has 57 apartments for rent, and the most common bedroom types are 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms. That mix matters for budget planning because unit size can shift asking rent quickly, especially if you need extra space or a separate home office. Murray Hill has an average building rating of 3.9/5 across 42 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 6.5 months based on 41 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 10.0% based on 156 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

Find 57 affordable apartments for rent in Murray Hill, Manhattan, with asking rents up to $4,500/month. This page helps you narrow by a market-relative affordability threshold, not a housing program, so you can compare current apartments for rent in the area and see what fits your budget. Openigloo helps you check renter-first details before you apply, including building and landlord review signals where available. For affordable apartments for rent, look beyond asking rent and confirm the full monthly cost, including fees, utilities, broker fee, deposit, and lease terms.

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What to check when comparing affordable apartments in Murray Hill, Manhattan

Affordable here means asking rent at or below $4,500/month for this Murray Hill scope, not income-restricted or lottery housing.
Most of the inventory in Murray Hill is 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms, so budget planning should account for the bedroom size you need.
The median rent is $3,997, which gives you a quick benchmark for comparing apartments for rent in this area.
Check for broker fees, move-in costs, and utility charges before you commit, since the asking rent is only part of the total monthly cost.
Review building-level signals on Openigloo when available, especially if you want to compare tenant experience across similar apartments.

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Affordable apartments for rent in Murray Hill

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Murray Hill·1 bed, 1 bath

3.7(90)

401 E 34 St #S03D

$4,216

Murray Hill·1 bed, 1 bath

4.1(6)

250 East 40 Street #12D

$3,850

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Murray Hill·Studio, 1 bath

4.8(1)

325 Lexington Avenue #4E

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Murray Hill·Studio, 1 bath

137 East 36 Street #10

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What to check when comparing affordable apartments in Murray Hill, Manhattan

Affordable here means asking rent at or below $4,500/month for this Murray Hill scope, not income-restricted or lottery housing.
Most of the inventory in Murray Hill is 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms, so budget planning should account for the bedroom size you need.
The median rent is $3,997, which gives you a quick benchmark for comparing apartments for rent in this area.
Check for broker fees, move-in costs, and utility charges before you commit, since the asking rent is only part of the total monthly cost.
Review building-level signals on Openigloo when available, especially if you want to compare tenant experience across similar apartments.