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 415–432 of 933 affordable buildings near transit in Manhattan.
524 East 79 Street
Lenox Hill
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510 East 79 Street
Lenox Hill
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223 East 85 Street
Yorkville
55 West 92 Street
Upper West Side
235 West 102 Street
Upper West Side
250 East Houston Street
East Village
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209 East 25 Street
Kips Bay
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131 Central Park North
South Harlem
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630 Lenox Ave
Central Harlem
301 East 79 Street
Yorkville
30 Waterside Plaza
Kips Bay
50 E 28 St
NoMad
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751 East 6 Street
East Village
210 West 89 Street
Upper West Side
480 Main Street
Roosevelt Island
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431 East 9 Street
East Village
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320 East 49 Street
Turtle Bay
310 West 80 Street
Upper West Side
What to check before choosing an affordable building 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.