Affordable buildings near the R train in Kips Bay
Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize quick access to major lines, including the R. This page focuses on affordable buildings in Kips Bay that match that commute need, with 28+ eligible buildings right now. For building quality signals, Kips Bay has an average rating of 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Affordable buildings near the R train in Kips Bay, with 28+ eligible buildings on Openigloo. This is a market-relative affordable filter: the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median, not income-restricted or subsidized housing. On Openigloo, you can compare buildings using renter-first signals like ratings from rated buildings and the questions tenants ask. You’ll also see open-data and building details that help you shortlist faster, then confirm specifics directly with the landlord or super before signing.
Affordable buildings near the R train in Kips Bay
Showing 19–28 of 28 affordable buildings near the R train in Kips Bay.
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225 East 25 Street
Kips Bay
212 East 25 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.982798,40.741365,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
137 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
140 East 34 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.980341,40.740719,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
222 East 27 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.980939,40.739357,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
230 East 25 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.98326,40.741155,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
75 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
148 East 30 Street
Kips Bay
245 East 24 Street
Kips Bay
204 East 25 Street
Kips Bay
What to check before choosing an affordable building near the R train in Kips Bay
- Use the affordable + r-train filters together to narrow to buildings where the asking rents look market-relative compared with Kips Bay, and where the R-line commute is practical.
- Before applying, confirm the full monthly cost (asking rent plus items like broker fee, security/deposit requirements, and whether utilities are included).
- If a building shows affordability on the median asking rent, still verify availability, current concessions, and how rent is set for the specific unit you’re considering.
- Check lease terms (renewal options, timing, and any rent-change conditions) directly with management, since the filter reflects averages, not every unit’s contract.