What does “top rated buildings” mean on Openigloo?

It refers to buildings with stronger review scores on Openigloo. It is a renter signal, not a guarantee that every apartment, lease term, or management experience will be the same.

How many apartments for rent are in this Midtown page?

This page currently shows 15 apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Midtown, Manhattan.

What is the median rent here?

The median rent on this page is $5,259, which can help you compare one unit against the current Midtown market.

How is Midtown different from nearby neighborhoods on this scope?

Midtown has a smaller top-rated inventory than nearby places like Hell's Kitchen, Yorkville, Lenox Hill, and Kips Bay in this snapshot, so you may want to widen your search if you need more options.

What should I confirm before applying?

Confirm the full monthly cost, including broker fee, security deposit, utilities, and any building-specific move-in charges. A top rated building can still have fees or lease terms that change your budget.

Are top rated buildings always a safer choice?

They can be a useful filter, but review scores are only one signal. Check the recent reviews, ask about maintenance response, and confirm the actual unit condition before you sign.

Can reviews tell me everything about the apartment?

No. Reviews help you spot building-level patterns, but the exact unit, floor, noise level, and lease terms still matter.

Apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Midtown

Midtown has 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms as the most common apartment types, with 15 apartments for rent in this snapshot. If you are budgeting here, keep the bedroom count in mind because 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units often price very differently even within the same building. Midtown’s building-level trends show an average building rating of 4.0/5 across 29 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 12.1 months based on 15 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 10.0% based on 98 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse 15 apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Midtown, Manhattan. Use this page to narrow by building quality signals while comparing the current median rent of $5,259 and nearby options across Manhattan. Openigloo helps you look beyond the rent number with renter-first details like building reviews and other practical signals. Top rated means higher review scores on Openigloo, but you should still confirm lease terms, fees, and move-in costs before you apply.

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What to check when comparing top rated apartments in Midtown, Manhattan

Expect a small Midtown inventory here: 15 apartments for rent, so units can move quickly.
The median rent is $5,259, which can help you gauge whether a unit is priced above or below the local norm.
Top rated buildings on Openigloo are based on building review scores, not a guarantee about every unit or landlord interaction.
Ask about broker fee, security deposit, application fee, and any building-specific move-in charges before you tour.
If you are comparing options across Manhattan, check nearby neighborhoods with more supply such as Hell's Kitchen, Yorkville, Lenox Hill, or Kips Bay.

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Apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Midtown

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Midtown·Studio, 1 bath

4.4(24)

211 West 56 Street #F21

$3,800

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Midtown·Studio, 1 bath

4.4(24)

211 West 56 Street #B30

$3,975

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Midtown·Studio, 1 bath

4.6(18)

242 West 53 Street #16-B

$4,295

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Midtown·1 bed, 1 bath

4.4(24)

211 West 56 Street #G04

$4,525

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What to check when comparing top rated apartments in Midtown, Manhattan

Expect a small Midtown inventory here: 15 apartments for rent, so units can move quickly.
The median rent is $5,259, which can help you gauge whether a unit is priced above or below the local norm.
Top rated buildings on Openigloo are based on building review scores, not a guarantee about every unit or landlord interaction.
Ask about broker fee, security deposit, application fee, and any building-specific move-in charges before you tour.
If you are comparing options across Manhattan, check nearby neighborhoods with more supply such as Hell's Kitchen, Yorkville, Lenox Hill, or Kips Bay.