Rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent near M22 Lower East Side - Battery Park City in NYC

It means the apartments shown are marked as rent-stabilized, a regulatory category with rules around rent increases and renewal protections. It does not mean the unit is income-restricted or subsidized.

No. Rent-stabilized is a regulatory category, not an official affordable-housing program. These apartments are still market-rate rentals with rules on rent increases and renewals, so check the lease and rent history carefully.

A regular search shows all apartments for rent in the area. This filter narrows the page to units identified as rent-stabilized, which can matter if you want more predictable renewal rules and more protection from large rent jumps.

There are 201+ apartments for rent on this page, and the median rent is $4,334. For studio planning, that median helps you compare the current asking rent against the typical unit on the page.

Look at how the studio is laid out, where the bed would go, whether the kitchen is separate or open, how much storage exists, and whether the single bathroom setup fits your routine. In a studio, a small difference in layout can matter more than square footage alone.

Ask about broker fees, security deposit, application fees, and any lease-specific move-in costs. For rent-stabilized units, also confirm the lease term and any required paperwork tied to the tenancy.

Location near the M22 corridor, building age, amenities, lease terms, and utility costs can all change the real monthly cost. The asking rent is only part of the picture, especially in a studio where storage and layout may affect how much extra space you need outside the unit.