Affordable buildings near the M3 bus in Central Harlem
Central Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where many renters search by building-level signals and commute options, including transit along the M3 bus corridor. This page focuses on affordable buildings near that corridor, with 12+ eligible buildings in scope. For building-level context, Central Harlem has an average building rating of 3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Affordable buildings near the M3 bus in Central Harlem, with 12+ eligible buildings right now. This “market-relative affordable” filter means a building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median, not income-restricted housing. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using rated building signals plus renter Q&A and open-data backed details. You can narrow by affordable and transit proximity, then confirm the full monthly cost (rent, broker fee, deposit, and utilities) with the building before you sign.
Affordable buildings near the M3 bus in Central Harlem
Showing 1–12 of 12 affordable buildings near the M3 bus in Central Harlem.
/-73.942045,40.824058,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
86 Bradhurst Avenue
Central Harlem
/-73.941042,40.815672,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
118 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.939804,40.826712,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
304 West 151 Street
Central Harlem
620 Lenox Avenue
Central Harlem
/-73.941579,40.816324,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
137 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.937571,40.817908,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
630 Lenox Ave
Central Harlem
/-73.936564,40.817496,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
60 West 142 Street
Central Harlem
305 West 150 Street
Central Harlem
234 West 148 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.940143,40.813269,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
40 West 135 Street
Central Harlem
101 West 126 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.940635,40.817108,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
124 West 139 Street
Central Harlem
What to check before choosing an affordable building near the M3 bus in Central Harlem
- Use the affordable filter as market-relative: median asking rent is below the Central Harlem neighborhood median, not Section 8, NYCHA, HPD programs, or a housing lottery.
- Check what’s actually available now by opening each building and reviewing current advertised units and their rent terms, not just the building’s overall median.
- Confirm the full move-in and monthly cost: broker fee, deposit, and which utilities are included.
- If a lease is shorter than expected, or if there are rent-change conditions, ask for the language in writing before applying or paying a deposit.
- Use the M3 proximity tag as a starting point, then verify walking time and typical schedule at the specific stop you’d use daily.