What does affordable rent-stabilized mean on this page?

It means studio apartments for rent in All Midtown, Manhattan that are both rent-stabilized and priced at or below the page’s market-relative affordable threshold of $3,800. Affordable here is a search filter, not a government housing program.

Is this income-restricted, subsidized, or housing-lottery housing?

No. This page does not mean income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or housing-lottery housing. Openigloo’s affordable filter is market-relative and uses the local rent distribution for this scope.

How is the affordable threshold decided?

Openigloo sets it at the 25th percentile of gross rents for the All Midtown scope for studio apartments, then clamps it to a safe floor and ceiling so it stays realistic. On this page, that ceiling is $3,800.

What should I watch for with rent-stabilized apartments?

Rent stabilization can limit certain rent increases and renewal terms, but it does not remove the need to check the lease, building rules, deposits, and any added fees before you sign.

Why do location and building details still matter for affordability?

Even with a $3,800 ceiling, affordability can shift based on exact location, building age, amenities, lease length, and fees. A lower asking rent can still cost more once utilities, deposits, and broker fees are added.

How should I think about the median rent on this page?

The median rent is $3,559, so half of the apartments for rent are asking below that and half above it. Use that as a quick budget check, not as the full cost of moving in.

Affordable rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in All Midtown

All Midtown has 1-bedrooms and studios as the most common bedroom types, and this page shows 52 apartments for rent in that area. If you are looking at a studio, pay close attention to how the sleeping area, kitchen setup, and storage fit into the unit since Midtown layouts can feel tight. All Midtown has an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 305 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 9.1 months based on 282 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 10.0% based on 1078 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse 52 affordable rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in All Midtown, Manhattan. Use this page to narrow by studio layout and rent-stabilized status, with asking rents up to $3,800. On Openigloo, you can compare building and landlord review signals alongside rent-stabilized filters so you can check the basics before you tour. Affordable here means market-relative affordable apartments, not income-restricted housing or a housing-lottery program, and the full monthly cost still matters beyond the asking rent.

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What to check when comparing studio affordable, rent-stabilized apartments in All Midtown, Manhattan

Expect studio apartments in a dense Midtown market where space layout matters, including where the sleeping area, kitchen, and storage fit.
The median rent on this page is $3,559, so compare the asking rent to your total budget before you apply.
Affordable on this page means asking rents at or below $3,800, based on the 25th percentile of gross rents for this scope.
Rent-stabilized apartments can have renewal and increase rules, but you should still confirm the current lease terms and any building-specific requirements.
Watch for extra monthly costs like utilities, amenity fees, broker fees, and deposits when you total up the move-in cost.
Use Openigloo reviews to look for recurring issues in the building before you schedule a showing.

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Affordable rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in All Midtown

Showing 19–36 of 52 listings

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Turtle Bay·Studio, 1 bath

4.2(17)

429 East 52 Street #17E

$3,669

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Turtle Bay·Studio, 1 bath

3.7(19)

330 East 46 Street #5T

$3,700

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Midtown·Studio, 1 bath

4.0(22)

250 West 50 Street #07T

$3,661

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Hudson Yards·Studio, 1 bath

3.9(10)

400 West 37 Street #7D

$3,441

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What to check when comparing studio affordable, rent-stabilized apartments in All Midtown, Manhattan

Expect studio apartments in a dense Midtown market where space layout matters, including where the sleeping area, kitchen, and storage fit.
The median rent on this page is $3,559, so compare the asking rent to your total budget before you apply.
Affordable on this page means asking rents at or below $3,800, based on the 25th percentile of gross rents for this scope.
Rent-stabilized apartments can have renewal and increase rules, but you should still confirm the current lease terms and any building-specific requirements.
Watch for extra monthly costs like utilities, amenity fees, broker fees, and deposits when you total up the move-in cost.
Use Openigloo reviews to look for recurring issues in the building before you schedule a showing.