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 127–144 of 585 affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan.
315 West 33 Street
Hudson Yards
15 Cliff Street
Fulton/Seaport
21 West Street
Financial District
260 West 52 Street
Midtown
40 Harrison Street
Tribeca
242 West 53 Street
Midtown
340 East 34 Street
Kips Bay
300 East 46 Street
Turtle Bay
200 West 26 Street
Chelsea
429 East 52 Street
Turtle Bay
330 1 Avenue
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
150 East 39 Street
Murray Hill
107 St Marks Place
East Village
635 East 14 Street
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
350 West 42 Street
Hell's Kitchen
49 East 34 Street
Murray Hill
220 East 22 Street
Gramercy Park
341 West 45 Street
Hell's Kitchen
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.