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 91–108 of 254 affordable buildings near the M3 bus in Manhattan.

521 West 122 Street
Morningside Heights
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137 West 137 Street
Central Harlem

235 West 102 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.953435,40.798912,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
131 West 110 Street
South Harlem
/-73.937571,40.817908,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
630 Lenox Ave
Central Harlem

50 E 28 St
NoMad
/-73.983367,40.727778,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
431 East 9 Street
East Village

218 East 6 Street
East Village
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315 West 115 Street
South Harlem

66 Madison Avenue
NoMad
/-73.924304,40.866266,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
4850 Broadway
Inwood
/-73.967369,40.799213,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
210 West 104 Street
All Upper West Side
/-73.9938,40.730946,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
50 East 8 Street
Greenwich Village

164 East 112 Street
East Harlem

444 Manhattan Avenue
South Harlem

690 Ft Washington Avenue
Hudson Heights
/-73.960973,40.798714,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
21 West 106 Street
All Upper West Side
/-73.951016,40.806078,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
201 W 120 St
South 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.