Affordable buildings near transit in Washington Heights

On Openigloo, “affordable” is market-relative: the building’s median asking rent is below the Washington Heights neighborhood median. It is not income-restricted housing or part of a housing-lottery program.

It’s a location-based filter intended to surface buildings with easier access to subway/bus options. Since routes and walk times differ, confirm the closest station(s) and your typical commute before applying.

There are 21+ eligible buildings in Washington Heights for the affordable + near-transit filter pair (snapshot as of 2026-07-07).

No. Asking rent is only one piece. You should budget for the full move-in and monthly costs (like broker fee, deposit, and utilities) because they can change your real monthly affordability.

No. This page is for market-relative affordable listings, not income-restricted housing, not subsidized housing, not NYCHA/HPD programs, and not Section 8 or a housing-lottery/affordable-housing program.

Yes. Even with an affordable asking rent, confirm lease start date, renewal expectations, and any building rules that affect your day-to-day (move-in timing, utilities setup, and recurring fees).

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.