Affordable buildings near colleges in Upper West Side
Upper West Side buildings in Manhattan attract renters who want walkable access to everyday needs and strong transit connections, with a large pool of buildings to compare. For Upper West Side, Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.6/5 across 256 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find affordable buildings near colleges in the Upper West Side. This page covers 44+ eligible buildings, filtered using market-relative affordable criteria and the near-colleges signal, so you can compare options without guessing about location. Openigloo helps you narrow down faster with building-level details, rated building feedback (when available), and Openigloo tenant questions. You can also cross-check any open-data signals with what the building confirms directly before you sign a lease.
Affordable buildings near colleges in Upper West Side
Showing 37–44 of 44 affordable buildings near colleges in Upper West Side.
318 West 106 Street
Upper West Side
293 Central Park West
Upper West Side
46 West 87 Street
Upper West Side
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62 West 85 Street
Upper West Side
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40 West 85 Street
Upper West Side
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430 Amsterdam Avenue
Upper West Side
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76 West 85 Street
Upper West Side
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201 West 74 Street
Upper West Side
What to check before choosing an affordable building near colleges in Upper West Side
- Confirm what “affordable” means for you: on this page, it’s market-relative affordable (the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median), not an income-restricted program.
- If you’re commuting to campus, verify the near-colleges distance and transit time for your exact school and class schedule, since “near” can be interpreted differently.
- Check the full monthly cost beyond the asking rent (broker fee, deposit, and utilities/other recurring charges) before you apply.
- Look for any apartment-specific terms that can change affordability: lease length, renewal pattern, and whether the listed rent includes or excludes utilities.
- If you plan to tour quickly, compare availability status and ask the building about move-in timing, not just the advertised rent.