Affordable buildings near the R train in Midtown
Midtown in Manhattan is a dense area where commuting options can be a major factor in building choice, especially when you filter for proximity to the R train. For this Midtown scope, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Affordable buildings near the R train in Midtown: 16+ eligible buildings filtered by market-relative affordable pricing (median asking rent below the neighborhood median). Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings using rated building signals, up-to-date availability, and renter-focused context like building Q&A and review trends. Use this page to compare costs and policies across buildings, then confirm key items with the management office before signing.
Affordable buildings near the R train in Midtown
Showing 1–16 of 16 affordable buildings near the R train in Midtown.
250 West 49 Street
Midtown
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230 West 55 Street
Midtown
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55 West 55 Street
Midtown
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112 West 56 Street
Midtown
235 West 48 Street
Midtown
211 West 56 Street
Midtown
150 West 51 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
135 East 54 Street
Midtown
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123 East 54 Street
Midtown
106 Central Park South
Midtown
What to check before for affordable buildings near the R train in Midtown
- Confirm what “affordable” means here: it’s market-relative, based on the building’s median asking rent being below the neighborhood median (not income-restricted, subsidized, or NYCHA/Section 8).
- Verify full monthly move-in cost beyond asking rent (broker fee, security deposit, and utilities), since these can change the real budget even when rent looks lower.
- R-train convenience varies block to block; check the exact walking time to the nearest entrance and how service changes affect your commute.
- Before applying, ask about lease terms, renewals, and any fees that don’t show up in the initial rent (pet, parking, package/amenity access).
- Use Openigloo’s rated-building view plus building Q&A/review patterns as a starting point, then confirm current policies with the building directly.