What does “5-train + affordable” mean on this East Village buildings page?

“5-train” narrows results to buildings near 5-line subway service in the East Village area, and “affordable” means the building’s median asking rent is below the East Village neighborhood median (market-relative), based on Openigloo data.

Is “affordable” on Openigloo income-restricted or subsidized housing?

No. This affordable filter is NOT income-restricted housing, NOT subsidized, NOT NYCHA, NOT HPD, and NOT Section 8. It is also NOT a housing-lottery / affordable-housing program.

How does Openigloo decide which buildings are “affordable” in this neighborhood?

For each building, Openigloo compares its median asking rent to the neighborhood’s median. If the building’s median asking rent is below the East Village median, it qualifies for the affordable filter.

Does this page guarantee my rent will stay low after I sign?

No. The filter helps you find lower-than-neighborhood median asking rents up front, but renewal terms and rent changes depend on the lease and building policies. Confirm those details in writing.

What should I verify before signing a lease, even if a building looks affordable?

Confirm the full monthly cost (utilities, deposit, broker fee where applicable), any move-in fees, and the lease terms. Also ask about building rules that affect daily life (packages, maintenance requests, and any documentation requirements).

How current are the building results and apartment availability?

The eligible building count reflects what’s in scope right now, but unit availability can change. Use the building pages to check what’s advertised and confirm availability directly.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings; Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

Affordable buildings near the 5 train in East Village

The East Village is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters typically look for walkable blocks and fast subway access. On Openigloo, you can filter to buildings near the 5 train and narrow further to market-relative affordable options. For East Village, rated buildings average 3.4/5 across 466 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse affordable buildings near the 5 train in the East Village, with 30+ eligible buildings available to explore on Openigloo. This page pairs a location filter (5-train access) with the affordable screen so you can focus on buildings where the median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using rated-building info and the details tenants share through reviews and Q&A. Before you apply, verify what’s included in the rent (utilities, storage), confirm lease terms, and ask about any fees or documentation rules the building requires.

Showing 1–18 of 30 affordable buildings near the 5 train in East Village.

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229 1 Avenue

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Affordable buildings near the 5 train in East Village

Affordable buildings near the 5 train in East Village

229 1 Avenue

47 East 7 Street

218 East 13 Street

115 East 9 Street

221 East 10 Street

235 East 13 Street

245 East 11 Street

328 East 14 Street

65 4 Avenue

329 East 13 Street

34 E 7 St

218 East 6 Street

208 1 Avenue

32 E 7 St

127 4 Ave

341 East 9 Street

129 2 Avenue

240 East 13 Street

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