What does “affordable” mean on this page?

It’s market-relative affordable: the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. This filter is not income-restricted housing and isn’t tied to subsidies or housing lotteries.

How does the M5-bus filter work for All Upper West Side?

It narrows results to buildings in the All Upper West Side area that match the M5-bus proximity criteria. You should still confirm the exact walking route and nearest stop for the specific address.

Do these affordable buildings qualify for Section 8 or other housing programs?

No. This page’s “affordable” filter is not income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8 housing, and it is not a housing-lottery/affordable-housing program.

What costs should I review before signing a lease?

Don’t only compare the asking rent. Confirm the full monthly cost, including broker fee (if applicable), security/deposit, and utilities, since those affect your actual budget.

Does “affordable” mean I’ll get the lowest rent in the neighborhood?

Not necessarily. It means the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. Individual units can still vary based on size, finishes, and availability.

How reliable are the building signals on Openigloo?

Openigloo aggregates renter-focused signals like rated-building feedback and tenant Q&A, plus open-data context where available. Still, you should verify details with the building because unit conditions and policies can change.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Affordable buildings near the M5 bus in All Upper West Side

All Upper West Side is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters typically want transit convenience, and Openigloo helps you compare buildings side by side using reviews and building-level signals. This page focuses on affordable buildings near the M5 bus, so you can start from commute-friendly locations and then confirm details per building. Rated buildings there average 3.6/5 across 206 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find affordable buildings near the M5 bus in All Upper West Side, with 48+ buildings currently matching your filters on Openigloo. This is a market-relative affordable filter: a building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median, not an income-restricted program. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by surfacing building-level signals like rated-building feedback and open-data context, plus renter-focused notes from tenant Q&A. Use it to compare buildings with available units, then confirm the full monthly cost (and any requirements) directly with the building before you commit.

Showing 19–36 of 48 affordable buildings near the M5 bus in All Upper West Side.

Affordable buildings near the M5 bus in All Upper West Side

Affordable buildings near the M5 bus in All Upper West Side

55 West End Avenue

107 West 68 Street

210 West 104 Street

21 West 106 Street

244 West 109 Street

15 West 103 Street

161 West 61 Street

221 West 105 Street

25 Central Park West

220 West 104 Street

112 West 72 Street

160 West 62 Street

208 West 104 Street

300 Cathedral Pkwy

504 Cathedral Parkway

107 West 69 Street

906 Amsterdam Ave

72 West 108 Street

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