Affordable buildings near the M3 bus in Manhattan
This page helps you find affordable buildings across Manhattan with 254+ eligible listings filtered by both affordability and the M3 bus line (m3-bus). “Affordable” here means a building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median—market-relative, not income-restricted. Openigloo makes it easier to compare buildings using building-level signals like ratings and availability, plus practical context from renter Q&A. You can also cross-check details that matter for cost beyond rent, like deposits, broker fees, and utilities before you sign.
Affordable buildings near the M3 bus in Manhattan
Showing 163–180 of 254 affordable buildings near the M3 bus in Manhattan.

60 Thayer Street
Fort George
/-73.986664,40.746188,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
284 5 Avenue
NoMad

565 West 139 Street
Hamilton Heights
/-73.987566,40.728139,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
124 2 Avenue
East Village
/-73.946161,40.83103,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
542 West 153 Street
Hamilton Heights
/-73.946387,40.837466,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
884 Riverside Drive
Washington Heights
/-73.944922,40.828013,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
474 West 150 Street
Hamilton Heights
/-73.931862,40.854823,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
652 West 189 Street
Fort George
/-73.932058,40.854559,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
651 W 188 St
Fort George
/-73.985779,40.729555,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
215 East 10 Street
East Village
/-73.986663,40.731142,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
232 East 12 Street
East Village
/-73.985699,40.729532,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
217 E 10 St
East Village
/-73.941456,40.82745,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
357 Edgecombe Avenue
Hamilton Heights

279 East 10 Street
East Village
/-73.96649660924821,40.79937601579612,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
906 Amsterdam Ave
All Upper West Side
/-73.961527,40.800161,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
72 West 108 Street
All Upper West Side

350 West 110 Street
All Upper West Side
/-73.966697,40.799599,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
908 Amsterdam Avenue
All Upper West Side
What to check before choosing an affordable building near the M3 bus in Manhattan
- Confirm what “affordable” means for your target area: it’s based on median asking rent vs. the neighborhood median, not a subsidy or income qualification.
- Use the M3 bus filter to narrow by commuting convenience, then verify the exact walking time to your closest stop once you shortlist.
- Read building-level notes and filter for “with available apartments” when you want to move quickly; otherwise you may only be viewing future inventory.
- Before applying, calculate the full monthly move-in cost (broker fee, deposit, utilities), not just the asking rent.
- Ask about lease timing and renewal expectations directly with the building or managing agent; policies can vary even when buildings share the same affordability flag.