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 109–126 of 933 affordable buildings near transit in Manhattan.

157 East 32 Street
Kips Bay
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205 East 89 Street
Yorkville

170 East 94 Street
Carnegie Hill

399 East 72 Street
Lenox Hill
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1237 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side
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535 West 52 Street
Hell's Kitchen

2 Pinehurst Avenue
Hudson Heights

201 East 28 Street
Kips Bay

220 West 71 Street
All Upper West Side

449 West 56 Street
Hell's Kitchen

119 E 83 St
Upper East Side
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146 5 Avenue
Flatiron
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555 West 173 Street
Washington Heights
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317 East 111 Street
East Harlem

169 Allen Street
Lower East Side

74 West 68 Street
All Upper West Side
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118 West 137 Street
Central Harlem

431 East 83 Street
Yorkville
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.