Rent-stabilized apartments for rent near colleges in Lenox Hill, Manhattan

It means the apartments are identified as rent-stabilized, which can come with regulated rent increases and renewal protections. It does not guarantee a lower starting rent or a smoother move-in, so verify the lease details and unit-specific terms.

There are 80+ apartments for rent on this page, with a median rent of $4,450. That gives you a starting point for budgeting, but the final monthly cost can still change once fees and deposits are included.

No. This is not income-restricted, subsidized, or housing-lottery housing. Openigloo’s rent-stabilized filter is a market category for regulated apartments, not an official affordable-housing program.

Openigloo uses the rent-stabilized status attached to the apartment so renters can focus on units with that regulatory category. You should still confirm the designation with the landlord or agent, since lease paperwork and unit records matter.

Ask whether the unit is currently rent-stabilized, what the renewal terms are, whether there is a broker fee, and how much you need upfront for deposit and move-in costs. Those charges can change the real monthly cost a lot.

Start with rent, then check commute time, building reviews, and whether the apartment’s layout works for your schedule. For students or faculty, the full monthly cost and lease length often matter as much as proximity.

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