Rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent near East River Route in Battery Park City, Manhattan

It means the apartments are in a regulated category with limits on certain rent increases and renewal protections. It does not guarantee a lower asking rent, and other costs can still apply.

There are 14+ apartments for rent in this scope right now, with a median rent of $4,696.

No. Rent-stabilized on Openigloo is a regulatory category, not an official affordable-housing program. These apartments are not the same as income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8 housing.

It is based on the page’s scope and regulatory status, then shown alongside live inventory so renters can compare current apartments for rent in this area. The label tells you the apartment follows rent-stabilized rules, but the asking rent still depends on the unit and building.

Look at the sleeping area, storage, kitchen layout, and bathroom setup, then confirm the lease term, move-in date, and all upfront costs. In a studio, small layout differences can change how livable the apartment feels.

Utilities, application fees, a security deposit, and any broker fee can change the real monthly and move-in cost. Even with rent-stabilized housing, the full cost matters.

Use the current count of 14+ apartments for rent and the median rent of $4,696 as a baseline, then compare building reviews, commute access, and lease terms across other Manhattan neighborhoods.