Affordable buildings near the Z train in East Village
The East Village is a Manhattan neighborhood where you can search for buildings based on both location and building-level signals. This page narrows your options to buildings that fit the “affordable” filter and the Z-train commute focus within the neighborhood. East Village rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.4/5 across 466 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Affordable buildings near the Z train in the East Village: Openigloo shows 23+ eligible buildings for you to compare in one place. Use this page to focus on market-relative affordability (median asking rent below the neighborhood median) while staying close to Z-train access. Openigloo helps you filter faster and verify details through rated-building signals, building pages, and renter Q&A. You can cross-check what you see in the listing against what the building reports (amenities, policies, and move-in requirements) before you commit to a lease.
Affordable buildings near the Z train in East Village
Showing 19–23 of 23 affordable buildings near the Z train in East Village.
/-73.983706,40.724387,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
514 East 5 Street
East Village
/-73.982769,40.724397,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
533 East 5 Street
East Village
/-73.988915,40.725402,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
59 East 3 Street
East Village
/-73.982939,40.723638,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
231 East 4 Street
East Village

1 Avenue B
East Village
What to check before choosing an affordable building near the Z train in East Village
- Use the “affordable” filter as market-relative guidance: the building’s median asking rent is below the East Village median, not an income-restricted program.
- Use the Z-train pair to narrow by subway convenience, then confirm the exact walking time and nearest station on your route.
- Check lease terms and move-in costs beyond the asking rent: deposits, broker fees (if applicable), and typical monthly utilities.
- If you’re budgeting, compare the building’s median asking rent trend across similarly sized units rather than relying on a single listing price.
- Before signing, confirm current rules with the building or super for your specific unit (availability timing, application steps, and any required documentation).