Affordable rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in Midtown East
Midtown East has 1-bedrooms and studios most often, and this page is focused on 36 apartments for rent in the studio category. Midtown East has an average building rating of 4.0/5 across 170 rated buildings, average tenancy length of 11.2 months based on 125 relisted units, and average rent increases of 10.0% based on 473 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page shows 36 affordable rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in Midtown East, Manhattan. Use it to narrow by studio layout and a monthly rent cap of $3,600. Openigloo helps you compare renter-first details before you apply, including building and landlord reviews when available. For studios, check the sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and single-bathroom layout alongside the rent-stabilized and affordable filters.
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What to check before for studio affordable, rent-stabilized apartments in Midtown East, Manhattan
- Affordable here means asking rents at or below $3,600/month for this neighborhood and studio scope.
- Rent-stabilized means the unit is in a regulated category with renewal and rent-increase rules, but you should still confirm lease terms.
- Studio layout matters: plan for where the sleeping area, kitchen, storage, and bathroom will fit.
- Median rent on this page is $3,286, so some apartments for rent may sit below the ceiling while others are closer to it.
- Confirm the full move-in cost, including fees, deposit, and any utility charges, before you apply.














