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 217–234 of 254 affordable buildings near the M3 bus in Manhattan.
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555 Edgecombe Avenue
Washington Heights
/-73.987552,40.731051,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
221 East 11 Street
East Village

325 East 5 Street
East Village

550 West 149 Street
Hamilton Heights

128 East 96 Street
Carnegie Hill
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235 East 12 Street
East Village

643 W 171 St
Washington Heights
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882 Lexington Avenue
Lenox Hill
/-73.98326,40.741155,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
75 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay

441 Convent Avenue
Hamilton Heights
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141 West 113 Street
South Harlem
/-73.945796,40.837064,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
655 West 160 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.960266,40.800933,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
352 Cathedral Parkway
All Upper West Side

250 Manhattan Avenue
South Harlem
/-73.957469,40.81582,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
556 West 126 Street
Manhattanville

27 West 16 Street
Flatiron
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509 West 122 Street
Morningside Heights
/-73.940635,40.817108,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
124 West 139 Street
Central Harlem
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.