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 73–90 of 933 affordable buildings near transit in Manhattan.
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153E East 32 Street
Kips Bay
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336 West 77 Street
Upper West Side
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326 West 83 Street
Upper West Side
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218 East 13 Street
East Village

221 Mott Street
Nolita
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3210 Broadway
Manhattanville
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306 West 30 Street
Chelsea

167 East 33 Street
Kips Bay
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243 West 76 Street
Upper West Side
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552 West 184 Street
Fort George
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61 West 85 Street
Upper West Side
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34 West 76 Street
Upper West Side
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112 West 56 Street
Midtown

523 3 Avenue
Murray Hill

56 East 120 Street
South Harlem
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214 East 18 Street
Gramercy Park
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510 West End Avenue
Upper West Side

210 East 58 Street
Sutton Place
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.