Affordable buildings near the J train in East Village
The East Village is a Manhattan neighborhood with a steady flow of rental options, and this page focuses specifically on affordable buildings that align with the J train. You can use Openigloo to compare building-level details while keeping your commute target in view. For building quality signals, East Village has an average building rating of 3.4/5 across 466 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Affordable buildings near the J train in the East Village, Manhattan, with 23+ eligible buildings on Openigloo. This page uses the market-relative affordable filter, meaning the building’s median asking rent is below the East Village median. Use Openigloo to narrow options fast: see rated building signals, compare building-level details, and use renter-first Q&A to flag practical issues like move-in costs and what to confirm before signing. Filter results can change as new buildings and availability update.
Affordable buildings near the J train in East Village
Showing 1–18 of 23 affordable buildings near the J train in East Village.

18 Avenue A
East Village
264 East 2 Street
East Village
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237 E 2 St
East Village

86 East 4 Street
East Village

543 East 5 Street
East Village

280 East 2 Street
East Village

251 East 2 Street
East Village

280 E Houston St
East Village
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262 E 2 St
East Village

31 East 1 Street
East Village

512 East 5 Street
East Village

521 East 5 Street
East Village
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44 Avenue B
East Village
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61 E 3 St
East Village
/-73.98387,40.723278,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
179 East 3 Street
East Village
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715 East 5 Street
East Village

516 East 5 Street
East Village

192 East 3 Street
East Village
What to check before choosing an affordable building near the J train in East Village
- Expect building listings that match both filters: market-relative affordable (below the neighborhood median asking rent) plus the J-train connection for commute planning.
- Before you apply, confirm the full monthly cost (not just the asking rent): broker fee, security/deposit, utilities, and any monthly building charges.
- If the building looks affordable, still ask about lease terms and renewal expectations; “affordable” here is market-relative, not an income-restricted or subsidized program.
- Use the building page to check what’s actually included (laundry, doorman/concierge, package handling, storage) and how the building handles maintenance requests.
- If you’re planning a move around a specific date, verify availability and viewings directly with the building or management, since advertised availability can change.