What does rent-stabilized mean on this page?

It means the apartment is in a regulated category with limits on certain rent increases and renewal protections. It is separate from building review quality, which is what the top rated filter measures.

What does top rated buildings mean on Openigloo?

Top rated refers to buildings with strong review scores on Openigloo. It does not mean every unit in the building will have the same condition, rent, or management experience.

Is this income-restricted, subsidized, or housing-lottery housing?

No. This page is not official affordable housing. Rent-stabilized apartments are a regulated category, but they are not the same as income-restricted, subsidized, housing-lottery, NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8 housing.

What should I compare besides the asking rent?

Check the full monthly cost, including broker fee, application fee, deposit, utilities, and any move-in charges. In Midtown East, those extras can change whether a unit fits your budget.

What factors can make a rent-stabilized apartment feel less affordable?

Location within Midtown East, building age, amenities, lease length, and required fees can all raise your total cost. A lower asking rent does not always mean lower monthly housing expense.

How does the Midtown East market compare with the median rent here?

The median rent is $6,003 across 43 apartments for rent in this scope, so many options will still sit at a Manhattan-level price point even before fees and utilities.

Rent-stabilized apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Midtown East

Midtown East has 1-bedrooms and studios as the most common apartment types in this scope, with 43 apartments for rent. That mix usually works for renters who want a compact layout close to major transit and office space, but unit size and building rules can vary a lot. Midtown East averages 4.0/5 across 167 rated buildings, with an average tenancy length of 9.8 months based on 130 relisted units and an average rent increase of 10.0% based on 464 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse 43 rent-stabilized apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Midtown East, Manhattan. Use this page to narrow by building quality and rent-stabilized status while comparing current asking rents in a busy part of Manhattan. Openigloo helps you check renter feedback before you apply, so you can look beyond the rent alone. Rent-stabilized means regulated increases and renewal protections, while top rated refers to building review scores on Openigloo, not a guarantee about any single unit.

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What to check when comparing top rated, rent-stabilized apartments in Midtown East, Manhattan

Expect a limited set of 43 apartments for rent, so timing matters if you want to compare options in the same building type.
Median rent is $6,003, so budget for Midtown East prices even when a unit is rent-stabilized.
Top rated buildings on Openigloo reflect review scores, but you should still confirm maintenance history, management response, and move-in conditions.
Rent-stabilized apartments can still have fees, deposits, and lease terms that affect your total upfront cost.
Ask whether the unit has broker fees, application fees, and any rules tied to renovations or renewal timing.

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Rent-stabilized 1-bedroom apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Midtown East

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Rent-stabilized apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Midtown East

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Murray Hill·1 bed, 1 bath

4.6(10)

41 Park Avenue #005D

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Murray Hill·1 bed, 1 bath

4.6(10)

41 Park Avenue #006F

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Murray Hill·1 bed, 1 bath

4.4(14)

115 East 34 Street #16A

$4,995

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Murray Hill·1 bed, 1 bath

4.4(14)

115 East 34 Street #7E

$5,200

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What to check when comparing top rated, rent-stabilized apartments in Midtown East, Manhattan

Expect a limited set of 43 apartments for rent, so timing matters if you want to compare options in the same building type.
Median rent is $6,003, so budget for Midtown East prices even when a unit is rent-stabilized.
Top rated buildings on Openigloo reflect review scores, but you should still confirm maintenance history, management response, and move-in conditions.
Rent-stabilized apartments can still have fees, deposits, and lease terms that affect your total upfront cost.
Ask whether the unit has broker fees, application fees, and any rules tied to renovations or renewal timing.