Affordable studio apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Manhattan

It includes studio apartments for rent in Manhattan that meet the affordable scope and are in good cause buildings. The current count is 147.

The affordable ceiling is $3,700/month. It is set from the 25th percentile of gross rents for this neighborhood and bedroom scope, with a clamp so the threshold stays realistic.

Good cause is a tenant-protection category, not a neighborhood. It generally relates to limits on certain rent increases or non-renewals, but you should still review the lease and building rules carefully.

The median rent is $3,118, which gives a quick sense of the middle of the market for these Manhattan studios. For studios, also think about whether the layout works for sleeping, cooking, and storage in one room.

Confirm the lease term, move-in costs, utilities, deposit, and whether the apartment layout fits a single-room setup. In a studio, small differences in storage or kitchen placement can affect livability.

Affordability can shift by neighborhood, building age, amenities, and lease terms. A lower asking rent can still become expensive once fees, utilities, or a broker fee are added.

Openigloo can help you compare building-level reviews and landlord signals where available, so you can look beyond the rent and check how a building has treated renters over time.