Rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent near transit in Midtown South, Manhattan

Rent-stabilized apartments have regulated rent increases and renewal protections under New York rules. They are not the same as affordable housing programs, and the asking rent can still be high.

No. Rent-stabilized is a regulatory category, not an income-restricted or subsidized housing program. This page shows market-rate apartments for rent with rent-stabilized protections, not NYCHA, Section 8, HPD, or lottery units.

This page is not using Openigloo’s affordable filter. For affordable pages, Openigloo uses a market-relative affordability threshold based on the 25th percentile of gross rents within the page’s scope, not an official housing program.

The 14+ count shows the current inventory in this scope, while the $4,678 median rent gives you a midpoint for asking prices. For a studio, also budget for the full monthly cost, not just rent.

Confirm walk time to the nearest subway, noise exposure, window placement, storage, and whether the layout leaves enough room for a sleeping area and kitchen setup. Also ask about move-in fees, deposits, and broker fees.

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.

Even with rent-stabilized apartments, lease terms can still include move-in costs, pet rules, sublet limits, and utility responsibilities. Check the application requirements before you tour or apply.