Affordable studio apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Hell's Kitchen

It means the apartments are in good cause buildings, a tenant-protection category that can limit certain rent increases or non-renewals. It does not guarantee every unit has the same lease terms or protections, so confirm the building and unit details before applying.

No. Affordable on Openigloo is market-relative, not an official affordable-housing program. It selects apartments with asking rents at or below the 25th percentile of gross rents for this scope, with a ceiling of $3,700 on this page.

Openigloo uses the 25th percentile of gross rents for studio apartments in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood in Manhattan, then clamps it to a safe floor and ceiling so the filter stays practical. On this page, that ceiling is $3,700.

Look at the full monthly cost, including fees, utilities, security deposit, and any broker fee. In a studio, also check whether the layout leaves enough space for sleeping, storage, and daily living.

Location within Hell's Kitchen, building age, amenities, lease terms, and move-in fees can change the real monthly cost. A lower asking rent can still be expensive once fees and utilities are added.

With 15+ apartments for rent and a median rent of $3,600, you can expect a mix of options near the ceiling and a smaller number priced below it. That makes it useful to set a target budget and act quickly when a unit fits.

Confirm the building's good cause status, the exact rent, lease length, renewal terms, pet rules if relevant, and any upfront costs. Those details can change the real value of the apartment even when the asking rent looks manageable.