Studio apartments in good cause buildings for rent near W Train in Murray Hill, Manhattan

Good cause refers to a tenant-protection category, not a neighborhood or a price tier. It means the apartment is in a building that may have limits on certain rent increases or non-renewals, but you still need to read the lease and building policies carefully.

There are 18+ studio apartments for rent in this scope as of 2026-07-04.

The median rent is $4,062. Use that as a starting point, but your total monthly cost can be higher once you include utilities, fees, and any broker fee or deposit.

No. Good cause is not the same as income-restricted, subsidized, housing-lottery, NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8 housing. It is a tenant-protection category that may affect rent increases or renewal rules, but it does not mean the apartment is part of an official affordable-housing program.

With studio apartments, the rent and unit count matter together for budgeting because you are balancing a smaller layout against Manhattan pricing. Look closely at whether the sleeping area, kitchen, and storage work for you before you apply.

Use Openigloo building and landlord reviews to check patterns in repairs, communication, and move-in experience. Even in a good cause building, you should still confirm fees, deposit requirements, utilities, and any lease restrictions directly with the agent.

Location near the W train, building age, amenities, and lease terms can all change what feels affordable. A lower asking rent can still come with higher fees, less storage, or stricter rules that raise your total monthly cost.