Affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan
This page helps you browse affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan using two filters: market-relative affordable and waterfront proximity. You’re looking at 585+ eligible buildings, so the best next step is comparing what each building offers alongside the full monthly cost. Openigloo pulls building-level details, current availability, and renter-provided context (including reviews and Q&A) into one place. Use the signals from open records and building pages to narrow your shortlist, then confirm specifics directly with the management office before you sign a lease.
Affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan
Showing 91–108 of 585 affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan.

90 Washington Street
Financial District

330 East 39 Street
Murray Hill

160 Bleecker Street
Greenwich Village

487 10 Avenue
Hudson Yards

15 Park Row
Fulton/Seaport

300 East 34 Street
Kips Bay

375 S End Ave
Battery Park City

650 West 42 Street
Hell's Kitchen

777 Avenue Of The Americas
Chelsea

37 Wall Street
Financial District

410 West 53 Street
Hell's Kitchen

67 Wall Street
Financial District

235 West 48 Street
Midtown

561 10 Avenue
Hell's Kitchen
360 West 34 Street
Hudson Yards
70 Pine Street
Financial District

111 Worth Street
Tribeca

75 West End Avenue
All Upper West Side
What to check before choosing an affordable building near the waterfront in Manhattan
- What “affordable” means here: the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median (market-relative), not an income-restricted program.
- Near-waterfront criteria: confirm the exact distance and street exposure for the unit you want, especially for wind, noise, and walkway access.
- Before applying, verify the full monthly cost: broker fee (if any), security/deposit amount, utilities, and any recurring building charges.
- Check building rules for move-in and occupancy: ID requirements, package delivery process, and whether there are constraints tied to lease length.
- Use reviews and building Q&A to flag practical issues (maintenance responsiveness, noise patterns, elevator reliability), then confirm the details with the landlord or super.
- If a unit is available, compare the actual asking price and lease terms side-by-side across multiple buildings, not just the building’s median asking rent.