Affordable buildings near the W train in Kips Bay
Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize day-to-day access to midtown and downtown via major subway lines. This page focuses on affordable buildings that also align with the W-train commute in the area. In Kips Bay, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Affordable buildings near the W train in Kips Bay, with 28+ buildings that match the market-relative affordable filter. On Openigloo, “affordable” means a building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median for the same area—so the prices may be more manageable, without being income-restricted. Use Openigloo to compare buildings using rated-building signals and renter questions, then confirm the details directly with the building. You can review what people flag in tenant Q&A and check how the building handles the W-train commute, fees, and lease specifics before you apply.
Affordable buildings near the W train in Kips Bay
Showing 19–28 of 28 affordable buildings near the W train in Kips Bay.
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225 East 25 Street
Kips Bay

212 East 25 Street
Kips Bay
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137 East 26 Street
Kips Bay

140 East 34 Street
Kips Bay
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222 East 27 Street
Kips Bay
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230 East 25 Street
Kips Bay
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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 W train in Kips Bay
- Confirm the commute: verify the closest W-train station and your typical walk time from the building address.
- Check what “affordable” means on the page: the filter is market-relative (median asking rent below the neighborhood median), not an income-restricted program.
- Before signing, ask for the full monthly picture: deposit and any move-in fees, plus utilities and any required services.
- Read the lease terms carefully for tenant protections and renewals; affordability can still change at lease renewal depending on the building’s situation.
- Use the building’s tenant Q&A and rated-building notes as leads, then get written answers from management on any open questions.