Affordable buildings near transit in Manhattan
Affordable buildings near transit in Manhattan, filtered by buildings where the median asking rent is below the neighborhood median, plus strong access to nearby transit. Right now there are 933+ eligible buildings. Openigloo helps you narrow down faster by pairing building details with renter-focused signals like what rated buildings look like over time and what tenants share in Openigloo reviews and Q&A. Use it to compare tradeoffs (commute vs. building amenities vs. total move-in cost) before you contact the building or management.
Affordable buildings near transit in Manhattan
Showing 1–18 of 933 affordable buildings near transit in Manhattan.
33 Bond Street
Noho
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266 West 96 Street
Upper West Side
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223 Avenue C
East Village
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222 Broadway
Fulton/Seaport
250 West 49 Street
Midtown
515 West 38 Street
Chelsea
335 8 Avenue
Chelsea
430 Main St
Roosevelt Island
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220 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
4778 Broadway
Inwood
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45 West 81 Street
Upper West Side
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1026 3 Avenue
Lenox Hill
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441 West 50 Street
Hell's Kitchen
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2154 2 Avenue
East Harlem
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1650 Madison Avenue
East Harlem
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712 West 176 Street
Hudson Heights
35 Thayer Street
Fort George
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612 West 146 Street
Hamilton Heights
What to check before for affordable buildings near transit in Manhattan
- Expect to compare market-relative affordable buildings with a transit-commute advantage; still verify the exact walk time and line(s) from your apartment door.
- Confirm the full monthly cost, not just the asking rent (e.g., broker fee, deposit, and any utilities or recurring building charges).
- Check lease terms and move-in requirements early, including length, renewal expectations, and any documented income or guarantor requirements.
- Look closely at the building’s policies that affect daily life (laundry, packages, elevators, maintenance response, and noise or construction policies).
- Use the building’s Openigloo rating and Q&A as a starting point, then ask management for the most current pricing, availability, and any fee schedule.