Affordable buildings near the C train in Washington Heights
Washington Heights is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often balance budget with commute. This Openigloo page focuses on buildings near the C train, helping you compare options using the affordable filter and building-level signals. For Washington Heights, the average building rating is 3.0/5 across 123 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Affordable buildings near the C train in Washington Heights, with 20+ eligible buildings to browse. The “affordable” filter here is market-relative, meaning a building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median (not an income-restricted program). Openigloo brings the signals renters care about: building-level ratings from rated buildings, plus open-data context and renter Q&A so you can narrow down buildings that match your budget and commute before you tour.
Affordable buildings near the C train in Washington Heights
Showing 1–18 of 20 affordable buildings near the C train in Washington Heights.
/-73.939416,40.834055,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
424 West 160 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.936345,40.843871,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
555 West 173 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.936547,40.842524,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
119 Audubon Avenue
Washington Heights
/-73.946613,40.835819,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
835 Riverside Drive
Washington Heights

650 West 173 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.943469,40.838111,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
90 Fort Washington Ave
Washington Heights
/-73.941182,40.838559,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
565 West 164 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.944461,40.837726,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
75 Ft Washington Avenue
Washington Heights
/-73.946387,40.837466,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
884 Riverside Drive
Washington Heights

630 West 172 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.938306,40.84177,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
560 West 170 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.933828,40.846332,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
247 Audubon Avenue
Washington Heights
/-73.94495,40.832691,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
539 West 155 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.937764,40.835546,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
596 Edgecombe Avenue
Washington Heights
/-73.939141,40.833829,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
555 Edgecombe Avenue
Washington Heights

643 W 171 St
Washington Heights
/-73.945796,40.837064,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
655 West 160 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.94162,40.844441,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
707 West 171 Street
Washington Heights
What to check before for affordable buildings near the C train in Washington Heights
- Expect to compare building-level details across 20+ eligible buildings, using the affordable (market-relative) filter based on median asking rent vs. the neighborhood median.
- Confirm the full monthly cost in the building’s lease terms: deposits, utilities, and any broker or move-in fees can change affordability even when asking rent looks lower.
- If you care about the C train commute, verify the closest entrances and walking time to the C stop for each building you shortlist.
- Use renter-first Q&A and rating signals from rated buildings to spot recurring issues (maintenance, responsiveness, noise) before signing.
- Treat “affordable” as a starting point and verify any rent-change history and renewal terms directly with the building or current management.