Affordable buildings near the BX36 bus in Washington Heights
Washington Heights in Manhattan is a practical place to shop for buildings with your commute in mind. This page focuses on affordable buildings near the BX36 bus, so you can compare buildings that fit both your budget filter and a transit corridor. Openigloo signals for Washington Heights show an average building rating of 3.0/5 across 123 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find affordable buildings near the BX36 bus in Washington Heights—9+ buildings on Openigloo. This page combines the “affordable” filter with the BX36 bus corridor so you can focus on buildings where the median asking rent is market-relative to the neighborhood (not income-restricted, and not a subsidy). Openigloo helps you narrow down faster with building ratings from rated buildings, plus details pulled from open-data signals and renter Q&A. Use it to compare the full monthly cost—because broker fees, deposits, and utilities can change what you’ll actually pay beyond the asking rent.
Affordable buildings near the BX36 bus in Washington Heights
Showing 1–9 of 9 affordable buildings near the BX36 bus in Washington Heights.
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546 West 180 Street
Washington Heights
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555 West 173 Street
Washington Heights
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119 Audubon Avenue
Washington Heights

650 West 173 Street
Washington Heights

630 West 172 Street
Washington Heights
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560 West 170 Street
Washington Heights
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247 Audubon Avenue
Washington Heights

643 W 171 St
Washington Heights
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707 West 171 Street
Washington Heights
What to check before choosing an affordable building near the BX36 bus in Washington Heights
- How “affordable” works here: the building’s median asking rent is below Washington Heights’ median, using a market-relative comparison (not Section 8, NYCHA, HPD, or a housing-lottery program).
- Because you’re choosing by transit proximity, confirm the bus route timing and walking distance to your target stop before you sign.
- Check what’s included in rent (utilities, heat/hot water where applicable) and request the lease terms in writing to understand your full monthly cost.
- Verify deposit, broker fee, and any move-in requirements; affordability on paper can change after these upfront items.
- Use rated-building information as a starting point, then ask the building directly about current issues, maintenance, and responsiveness—especially if you’re moving on a timeline.