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 55–72 of 254 affordable buildings near the M3 bus in Manhattan.

10 East 29 Street
NoMad

235 East 13 Street
East Village
3139 Broadway
Morningside Heights

5 West 101 Street
All Upper West Side
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96 St Marks Place
East Village
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304 West 151 Street
Central Harlem

245 East 11 Street
East Village

328 East 14 Street
East Village
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200 East 15 Street
Gramercy Park

8 W 108 St
All Upper West Side

750 Columbus Avenue
Upper West Side

145 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
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1 Arden Street
Fort George

280 Park Avenue South
Flatiron
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7 E 14 St
Flatiron

515 West 122 Street
Morningside Heights
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90 Fort Washington Ave
Washington Heights

86 East 4 Street
East Village
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.