Studio apartments in good cause buildings for rent near 5 Train in Kips Bay, Manhattan

This page includes 26+ studio apartments for rent near the 5 Train in Kips Bay, Manhattan, limited to good cause buildings. It is meant for renters looking for studio layouts and tenant-protection context in one search.

Good cause is a tenant-protection category, not a neighborhood. It generally points to buildings where certain rent increases or non-renewals may be limited, but you should still review the lease and confirm the current rules for the unit.

The median rent is $4,432 for this scope. In a studio search, that number is a planning reference, but the actual monthly cost can change with fees, utilities, and lease terms.

Confirm the sleeping area layout, kitchen size, storage, and whether the single bathroom setup works for you. Also ask about move-in fees, deposits, and any utility charges that are not included in the asking rent.

No. Good cause is a tenant-protection category, while rent-stabilized refers to a separate regulatory category with its own rules for rent increases and renewals.

The latest snapshot shows East Village with 225+ apartments for rent, Hell's Kitchen with 388+ apartments for rent, Stuyvesant Town/PCV with 268+ apartments for rent, Kips Bay with 221+ apartments for rent, and Yorkville with 196+ apartments for rent. These are trending neighborhoods in the broader search area, not this page's own inventory.

Location near the 5 Train, building age, amenities, and lease terms all affect affordability. A lower asking rent can still become expensive once you add broker fees, deposits, utilities, and any recurring building charges.