What does “affordable” mean on this Openigloo page?

“Affordable” here is market-relative: the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. It is not an income-restricted program and it is not subsidized housing.

What does the “near the M train” filter cover?

It limits results to Manhattan buildings positioned to match an M-train commute. You should still confirm the closest station to the building and your expected walking time.

Does market-relative affordable mean my rent is fixed or guaranteed?

No. The filter is based on median asking rent comparisons. Your final monthly cost depends on the specific unit and lease terms at the time you apply.

What additional costs should I budget for beyond the asking rent?

The full monthly cost can include broker fees, deposits, and utilities. Two apartments with similar asking rents can differ a lot once move-in requirements are included.

How can I use Openigloo to compare buildings in this area quickly?

Start with the building count on this page, then use Openigloo reviews and renter Q&A to check things like responsiveness, building conditions, and day-to-day friction. Verify details with the building before committing.

Which other filters pair well with affordable + M train?

Consider combining with practical needs like “with available apartments” (so you see currently advertised units) and building attributes that affect your day-to-day, such as pet-friendly rules if you have pets.

Is this income-restricted, subsidized, or housing-lottery housing?

No. This page is about market-relative affordable asking rents. It is not income-restricted housing, not subsidized (and not NYCHA/HPD/Section 8), and it is not a housing-lottery or affordable-housing program.

Affordable buildings near the M train in Manhattan

Find affordable buildings near the M train across Manhattan. This page shows 230+ eligible buildings filtered for market-relative affordability (median asking rent below the neighborhood median) plus your M-train commute. Openigloo helps you compare buildings faster with building-level signals and renter-focused information. Use Openigloo reviews, open-data signals, and tenant Q&A threads to sanity-check what a building is like in practice before you sign a lease.

Affordable buildings near the M train in Manhattan

Affordable buildings near the M train in Manhattan

235 West 48 Street

211 West 56 Street

60 West 23 Street

208 West 23 Street

150 West 51 Street

250 West 50 Street

313 West 33 Street

260 West 52 Street

242 West 53 Street

200 West 26 Street

49 East 34 Street

805 8 Avenue

163 W 17 St

9 West 31 Street

20 Avenue A

10 East 29 Street

136 East 55 Street

61 Delancey Street

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