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 37–54 of 254 affordable buildings near the M3 bus in Manhattan.

119 E 83 St
Upper East Side
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146 5 Avenue
Flatiron
/-73.936345,40.843871,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
555 West 173 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.941042,40.815672,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
118 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.93928,40.846201,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
712 West 175 Street
Hudson Heights
/-73.936547,40.842524,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
119 Audubon Avenue
Washington Heights
/-73.946613,40.835819,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
835 Riverside Drive
Washington Heights
/-73.9941,40.736888,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
10 West 15 Street
Flatiron

650 West 173 Street
Washington Heights
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221 East 10 Street
East Village

1400 5 Avenue
South Harlem

60 West 23 Street
Flatiron

784 Columbus Avenue
Upper West Side

1295 5 Avenue
South Harlem

107 St Marks Place
East Village

400 West 113 Street
Morningside Heights

9 West 31 Street
Midtown South

45 Tiemann Place
Morningside Heights
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.