Affordable 1-bedroom apartments for rent in good cause buildings in NYC

It shows 256+ affordable 1-bedroom apartments for rent in good cause buildings in NYC, with a median rent of $3,112 and an affordable asking-rent ceiling of $3,700.

Good cause is a tenant-protection category. It does not describe a neighborhood; it points to buildings where certain rent increases or non-renewals may be limited under the relevant rules.

No. Affordable on Openigloo is market-relative, not an official housing program. It filters apartments with asking rents at or below the 25th percentile of gross rents for this page's scope, not income-restricted or subsidized units.

Openigloo uses the 25th percentile of gross rents for the page's scope, then clamps it to a safe floor and ceiling. On this page, that means asking rents at or below $3,700.

Confirm the full monthly cost, including fees, utilities, security deposit, and any broker fee. Also ask about lease length, renewal terms, and whether the building's good cause status affects rent increases or non-renewal rules.

Location, building age, amenities, lease terms, and total move-in costs can all change affordability even when the asking rent is under $3,700. A lower-rent unit in a more expensive building may still cost more once fees are added.

The median rent of $3,112 gives a rough middle point for this scope. Compare it with your target budget and remember that 1-bedroom apartments can vary a lot by neighborhood, building condition, and included amenities.