Studio apartments for rent under $3,000 in good cause buildings in Manhattan

It includes 19 studio apartments for rent under $3,000 in good cause buildings in Manhattan. The scope is Manhattan-wide, so you may see options in neighborhoods like the East Village, Yorkville, Lenox Hill, and the Upper West Side.

On Openigloo, good cause is a tenant-protection category. It does not describe a neighborhood or a price range. It points to buildings where certain rent increases or non-renewals may be limited under the relevant rules.

No. Good cause and under $3,000 do not mean income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or housing-lottery housing. They are separate from any official affordable-housing program.

Confirm the full monthly cost, including fees, utilities, security deposit, and any broker fee. Also ask about lease length, renewal terms, and whether the building’s good cause status applies to the specific unit you are viewing.

In Manhattan, location can shift what you get for the same budget. A studio in the East Village may look different from one in Yorkville or Lenox Hill once you factor in building age, amenities, and commute costs.

For studio apartments, the number of units and the median rent help set expectations for how much space, location, and building quality you may get at this price point. A lower median does not guarantee more space, so compare layouts carefully.