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 145–162 of 585 affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan.
17 Stuyvesant Oval
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
535 East 14 Street
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
300 West 49 Street
Hell's Kitchen
163 W 17 St
Chelsea
9 West 31 Street
Midtown South
624 E 20 St
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
525 W 28Th St
West Chelsea
244 West 72 Street
Upper West Side
88 Leonard Street
Tribeca
355 South End Avenue
Battery Park City
319 Avenue C
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
281 Avenue C
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
312 11 Avenue
West Chelsea
20 West Street
Financial District
310 East 44 Street
Turtle Bay
510 West 52 Street
Hell's Kitchen
225 East 46 Street
Turtle Bay
5 Tudor City Place
Murray Hill
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.