Affordable buildings near the L train in Manhattan
Affordable buildings near the L train in Manhattan, with 171+ buildings that match the filter right now. “Affordable” here means the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median, not income-restricted housing or a subsidy program. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by combining live availability with building-level signals like ratings (from tenant reviews) and open-data indicators tied to each buildings. Use tenant Q&A to pressure-test the details that matter for move-in planning, and confirm the full monthly cost before you commit.
Affordable buildings near the L train in Manhattan
Showing 1–18 of 171 affordable buildings near the L train in Manhattan.
/-73.97614,40.728321,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
644 East 14 Street
East Village
/-73.983078,40.731108,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
229 1 Avenue
East Village
/-73.984988,40.728444,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
149 1 Avenue
East Village
/-73.996792,40.739063,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
124 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-74.00066,40.745545,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
343 West 22 Street
Chelsea

47 East 7 Street
East Village
/-73.985073,40.738583,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
7 Lexington Avenue
Gramercy Park
/-74.00623,40.735523,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
561 Hudson Street
West Village
/-73.978493,40.726053,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
380 East 10 Street
East Village

242 West 21 Street
Chelsea
/-73.980871,40.734476,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
354 East 19 Street
Gramercy Park

189 Waverly Place
West Village

270 Park Avenue South
Flatiron

59 West 8 Street
Greenwich Village
/-73.986996,40.732118,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
218 East 13 Street
East Village
/-73.98465,40.73529,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
214 East 18 Street
Gramercy Park
/-73.989571,40.730556,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
115 East 9 Street
East Village
/-74.004897,40.744989,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
445 W 19 St
West Chelsea
What to check before for affordable buildings near the L train in Manhattan
- Filter match is “affordable” (market-relative): compare median asking rent vs the neighborhood median, then still check the exact unit price and any incentives.
- L-train proximity: confirm the walk time during your commute window, not just map distance, since blocks and crossings affect timing.
- Before signing, ask what’s included in rent (utilities, internet, storage) and verify the lease start and renewal terms.
- Budget for the full monthly cost beyond the asking rent, including broker/fee requirements, security deposit, and any building charges.
- If a building is described as pet-friendly or amenity-heavy, confirm the exact pet policy, fees, and documentation rules with the building directly.