NEW YORK (PIX11)—The Housing Connect website for New York City's affordable housing is currently offering various housing opportunities, including apartments near the water. 

These spots in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island could be an option for renters who want to live by the water. The average rent for an apartment in New York City is $3,804 per month for a 603 sq ft apartment. However, the cost of waterfront apartments in New York City can vary depending on the unit's location and size, according to Zumper's data.

These opportunities present New Yorkers with units that are significantly more affordable than the city's average rent, often being one-third of the cost, according to Housing Connect. 

“The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Housing Development Corporation (HDC) create affordable housing opportunities for many household income levels and sizes,” the Housing Connect website red. “The buildings are privately owned. HPD and HDC have a monitoring and oversight role. There are rental and homeownership opportunities. Rentals are regulated, so the rent can’t go up too much over time. Condos, coops, and 1-4 family homes have restricted prices.

Affordable housing near the water: 

The Dupont - Brooklyn 

• 115 units available 
• Eligible income: $64,012 - $218,010
• Amenities include a pool, gym, recreational room, media room, game room, party room, business center, and shared laundry room. 

140 Riverside Blvd Apartments- Manhattan 

• Seven units available 
• Eligible income: $38,812 - $134,160
•  Amenities include a concierge, on-site resident manager, gym, resident lounge, and courtyard, and it is pet-friendly.

Harborview Senior Apartment - Staten Island 

• 31 units available 
• Eligible income:$56,538 - $218,010
• Amenities include Air conditioning, Bike storage lockers, a virtual door attendant, an elevator, high-speed internet, and high-end kitchen appliances.