Affordable rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in Financial District

This page shows 35 studio apartments for rent in Financial District, Manhattan that are filtered for affordability and rent-stabilized status. The median rent on this page is $3,602, and the affordable rent ceiling is $3,800.

Rent-stabilized apartments are part of a regulated housing category where annual rent increases and renewal protections are limited by law. The unit still needs to be verified, and the lease terms should be checked carefully before you sign.

No. This page uses a market-relative affordable apartments filter, not an official affordable-housing program. The $3,800 ceiling reflects asking rents at or below the 25th percentile of gross rents for this scope, not income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8 housing.

Openigloo sets the affordable threshold as the 25th percentile of gross rents for the Financial District neighborhood in Manhattan for studio apartments, then clamps it to a safe floor and ceiling so the range stays realistic. On this page, that cap is $3,800.

Ask whether the apartment is actually rent-stabilized, whether there are broker fees or application fees, and what the security deposit and move-in costs will be. Also confirm any lease term requirements and whether utilities or amenities add to the monthly cost.

Location in the neighborhood, building age, amenities, and lease terms can all change the real monthly cost. A lower asking rent can still come with higher fees, a longer lease commitment, or extra utility charges.

With 35 apartments for rent and a $3,602 median rent, the studio market in Financial District can move quickly between price bands. Make sure the rent fits your budget after adding fees, deposits, and any recurring monthly charges.