1-bedroom apartments in good cause buildings for rent near DeKalb Av

It means the apartments are in buildings that fall under good cause tenant protections, which can limit certain rent increases and non-renewals. It is not a neighborhood name or a guarantee of lower rent.

There are 15+ apartments for rent on this page right now, with a median rent of $4,448.

No. Good cause is a market and tenant-protection category, not an official affordable-housing program. It does not mean income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or lottery housing.

It is based on the page's scope and the listing rules for good cause buildings, not on an income test. In practice, you still need to review the lease, renewal terms, and any posted building requirements.

Location near transit, building age, amenities, renovation level, and lease terms can all affect the asking rent. Fees and deposits can also change the true monthly cost.

Ask whether the unit is truly good cause covered, what the rent increase and renewal rules are, and whether there are broker fees, security deposit requirements, or other move-in charges.

Use the 1-bedroom count and the $4,448 median rent as a starting point, then add fees, utilities, and any required deposits. A 1-bedroom usually means balancing private space against a higher monthly rent than a studio.