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 91–108 of 933 affordable buildings near transit in Manhattan.
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310 Lexington Ave
Murray Hill
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216 East 83 Street
Yorkville
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160 West End Avenue
All Upper West Side
405 East 63 Street
Lenox Hill
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235 East 81 Street
Yorkville
141 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
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160 East 27 Street
Kips Bay
211 Duke Ellington Boulevard
All Upper West Side
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417 East 81 Street
Yorkville
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38 3 Avenue
East Village
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516 West 135 Street
Manhattanville
156 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
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445 W 19 St
West Chelsea
510 East 23 Street
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
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195 Madison Avenue
Murray Hill
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225 East 96 Street
Yorkville
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546 West 180 Street
Washington Heights
750 Riverside Drive
Hamilton Heights
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.