Studio apartments in good cause buildings for rent near M55 W 44 St - South Ferry in Chelsea, Manhattan

It covers 26+ studio apartments for rent in Chelsea, Manhattan near M55 W 44 St - South Ferry that are marked as good cause buildings. You can use the page to narrow by studio layout, transit access, and tenant-protection status.

Good cause is a tenant-protection category. It does not mean lower rent or official affordable housing. It means the building may be subject to limits on certain rent increases or non-renewals, so you should still review the lease terms carefully.

This page is not using an affordable filter. For reference, Openigloo's affordable filter is market-relative and based on the 25th percentile of gross rents for the page's scope, not an income-restricted program.

No. Good cause buildings are not the same as income-restricted, subsidized, housing-lottery, NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8 housing. They are a tenant-protection category, so the asking rent can still be at market rate.

Confirm the full monthly cost beyond asking rent, including broker fees, deposits, utilities, and any move-in charges. Also check whether the building has renewal rules, pet limits, or other lease conditions that affect your budget.

With 26+ studio apartments for rent and a median rent of $4,801, you are comparing a compact unit type where layout matters as much as price. Make sure the sleeping area, kitchen setup, and storage work for your routine before you commit.

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