Affordable buildings near the R train in Flatiron
Flatiron is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize quick access to subway lines and walkable trips across Midtown and Downtown. This page focuses on affordable buildings near the R train, with 9+ eligible buildings in the current Openigloo snapshot. For building quality signals, Flatiron has an average building rating of 3.9/5 across 26 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Affordable buildings near the R train in Flatiron, Manhattan, with 9+ eligible buildings right now. This page filters for market-relative affordable buildings where the building’s median asking rent is below the Flatiron neighborhood median (not income-restricted, and not subsidized). Openigloo helps you compare buildings with rated buildings, plus open-data signals and tenant Q&A so you can sanity-check the full monthly cost. When you’re ready, you can confirm details like broker fees, deposits, and utilities directly with the building before you sign.
Affordable buildings near the R train in Flatiron
Showing 1–9 of 9 affordable buildings near the R train in Flatiron.

270 Park Avenue South
Flatiron
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146 5 Avenue
Flatiron
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10 West 15 Street
Flatiron

56 West 23 Street
Flatiron

280 Park Avenue South
Flatiron
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7 E 14 St
Flatiron

12 East 22 Street
Flatiron

43 West 16 Street
Flatiron

27 West 16 Street
Flatiron
What to check before for affordable buildings near the R train in Flatiron
- Confirm the R-train commute you actually want by mapping walking time from each building to your preferred R entrance.
- For the affordable filter, verify the final monthly totals (rent plus broker fee, deposit, and utilities), not just the asking rent.
- Check whether the building has current apartments with the lease terms you need, since availability and move-in dates can change.
- Read rated-building notes and tenant Q&A for maintenance patterns, responsiveness, and any recurring lease/fee surprises.
- If you’re sensitive to building rules (pets, smoking, laundry, package handling), confirm the written policy with the management team during showings.