Affordable buildings near the M5 bus in Upper West Side
The Upper West Side is a Manhattan neighborhood where you can focus your search on buildings along reliable transit, including the M5 bus. This page targets affordable buildings by market-relative asking rent, plus proximity to the route. In Upper West Side, rated buildings average 3.6/5 (across 256 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Affordable buildings near the M5 bus in the Upper West Side, Manhattan—72+ eligible buildings right now. “Affordable” here means market-relative: a building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median, not income-restricted housing. Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings with neighborhood context, plus rated-building signals and renter-informed Q&A. Use the M5-bus filter to cut down travel time, then verify what matters for your budget: total move-in costs, utilities, and how the lease works for your unit.
Affordable buildings near the M5 bus in Upper West Side
Showing 1–18 of 72 affordable buildings near the M5 bus in Upper West Side.
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266 West 96 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.973026,40.782597,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
45 West 81 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.975084,40.787087,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
173 West 85 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.972383,40.798028,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
314 West 100 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.976124,40.795218,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
225 Riverside Drive
Upper West Side
126 West 82 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.969988,40.801584,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
321 West 105 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.982817,40.781059,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
251 West 74 Street
Upper West Side
259 West 90 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.972586,40.784736,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
58 West 84 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.979113,40.780711,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
166 West 76 Street
Upper West Side
75 West 85 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.983671,40.783505,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
336 West 77 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.98057,40.787272,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
326 West 83 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.981709,40.782217,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
243 West 76 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.971657,40.785593,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
61 West 85 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.975843,40.779322,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
34 West 76 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.978277,40.787848,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
510 West End Avenue
Upper West Side
What to check before choosing an affordable building near the M5 bus in Upper West Side
- Use the “affordable” filter as a starting point (market-relative): confirm the building’s actual asking rent and compare it to your unit’s lease terms.
- M5-bus convenience is location-based—still check the exact block, walk time, and nearby routes at your preferred hours.
- Before signing, price out the full monthly cost: broker fee (if applicable), deposits, and any utility responsibility beyond rent.
- Check what’s included vs. not included (heat/hot water, internet, parking) since the total monthly budget can change even when asking rent looks lower.
- Confirm availability and lease conditions for the specific apartment you’re considering, including renewal expectations and any restrictions tied to the building.