Studio apartments in good cause buildings for rent near M15-SBS East Harlem - South Ferry in Murray Hill, Manhattan

Good cause refers to a tenant-protection category. It can limit certain rent increases or non-renewals in covered buildings, but it does not mean the apartment is affordable or rent-regulated by default.

There are 23+ studio apartments for rent in this search scope.

The median rent is $4,031, which can help you compare studio options in this part of Manhattan before you schedule tours.

No. Openigloo’s good cause filter is not the same as income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or housing-lottery housing. It only points you to apartments in good cause buildings.

Good cause is about tenant protections, not asking rent. You can still see market-rate rents, move-in costs, and lease terms that vary from building to building.

Use the page to review apartment count, rent, and building-level signals together. For studios, also check whether the layout leaves enough room for sleeping, storage, and a usable kitchen setup.

Confirm the full monthly cost, including rent, utilities, deposits, broker fee if any, and any building-specific rules. A good cause building can still have fees or lease terms that affect affordability.