Affordable buildings near the A train in Midtown
Midtown is a dense, transit-heavy area in Manhattan, so commuting convenience often matters as much as monthly rent when you’re comparing buildings. This page focuses on Midtown buildings near the A train, narrowed further by the affordable (market-relative) filter. For Midtown, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Affordable buildings near the A train in Midtown—12+ buildings on Openigloo that match the a-train + affordable filters. “Affordable” here means market-relative: the building’s median asking rent is below Midtown’s median, not a rent subsidy. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by surfacing building signals and tenant-focused context, then tying them to what people report. Use building pages to compare rated buildings, scan for common issues, and verify the total monthly cost and move-in requirements before you apply or sign.
Affordable buildings near the A train in Midtown
Showing 1–12 of 12 affordable buildings near the A train in Midtown.
250 West 49 Street
Midtown
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230 West 55 Street
Midtown
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112 West 56 Street
Midtown
235 West 48 Street
Midtown
211 West 56 Street
Midtown
250 West 50 Street
Midtown
260 West 52 Street
Midtown
242 West 53 Street
Midtown
150 West 58 Street
Midtown
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145 West 55 Street
Midtown
57 W 58 St
Midtown
106 Central Park South
Midtown
What to check before for affordable buildings near the A train in Midtown
- Confirm the commute: check which exact A line stop(s) you’ll use and the walk time from the building, not just the subway line.
- Understand the affordable filter: median asking rent is market-relative (below Midtown’s median), but individual units can still be above your target rent.
- Ask for the full monthly cost beyond the asking rent: broker fee, deposit, and utilities can change what you actually pay.
- Before committing, verify the lease details that affect affordability long-term (renewal terms, rent changes, and any one-time move-in costs).
- Check building-specific rules even when a building fits your filters, since policies can vary by property (documentation requirements, move-in scheduling, and building services).