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 847–864 of 933 affordable buildings near transit in Manhattan.
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5 Peter Cooper Road
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
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40 West 85 Street
Upper West Side
1167 2 Avenue
Lenox Hill
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124 West 139 Street
Central Harlem
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472 Central Park W
All Upper West Side
77 7 Avenue
Chelsea
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519 East 87 Street
Yorkville
444 E 81 St
Yorkville
245 East 54 Street
Sutton Place
229 East 89 Street
Yorkville
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155 East 91 Street
Carnegie Hill
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246 East 46 Street
Turtle Bay
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304 East 90 Street
Yorkville
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206 East 81 Street
Yorkville
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301 East 64 Street
Lenox Hill
455 Park Avenue South
NoMad
446 East 78 Street
Lenox Hill
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130 West 67 Street
All 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.