What does 'good cause' mean on this page?

It means the apartments are in buildings associated with good cause tenant protections, which can affect certain rent increase limits and renewal situations. It is not a neighborhood and it does not tell you anything about the apartment layout or location by itself.

How many studio apartments for rent are in this Manhattan scope?

There are 463 studio apartments for rent in Manhattan in this good cause filter scope, with a median rent of $4,200.

How should I use the median rent of $4,200?

Use it as a benchmark for budget planning, not a guarantee. Your actual monthly cost can be higher once you add utilities, fees, deposits, and any broker fee.

What should I confirm before applying to a good cause building?

Confirm the lease term, renewal terms, move-in costs, deposits, and whether any building rules or fees could change your total cost. Building-level reviews on Openigloo can help you spot patterns before you tour.

Does good cause protection change the full cost of renting?

It can affect certain rent-change or renewal conditions, but it does not remove the need to check fees, utilities, and other charges. The asking rent is only part of the monthly cost.

How can neighborhood choice affect my budget in Manhattan?

Neighborhoods can change asking rents, commute time, building age, and amenity mix. In this scope, East Village, Hell's Kitchen, Yorkville, Lenox Hill, and Kips Bay are among the neighborhoods with the most apartments for rent.

Studio apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Manhattan

Browse 463 studio apartments for rent in Manhattan’s good cause buildings, with options you can narrow by neighborhood and other practical filters. The median rent in this scope is $4,200, so it helps to compare asking rent with your full monthly budget before you tour. Openigloo helps you check building-level renter feedback before you apply. Good cause buildings are a tenant-protection category, not a neighborhood, so it still makes sense to look at reviews, lease terms, and how each building handles renewals, fees, and move-in requirements.

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What to check when comparing studio good cause apartments in Manhattan

Good cause buildings are about tenant protections, not a location, so confirm the building is in scope before you rely on the filter.
For studio apartments, think through sleeping area layout, kitchen setup, storage, and whether the single bathroom works for your routine.
The median rent here is $4,200, so compare asking rent against your total monthly housing cost, not just base rent.
Ask about lease length, renewal terms, deposits, and any fees that can raise move-in costs.
Use building reviews on Openigloo to check how a landlord handles repairs, communication, and lease renewals.
Trending neighborhoods in this scope include East Village, Hell's Kitchen, Yorkville, Lenox Hill, and Kips Bay.

Studio apartments for rent in good cause buildings in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

All Downtown

198 apartments

More filters for apartments for rent in Manhattan

1-bedroom apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Manhattan

907 apartments

Studio good cause apartments for rent near transit in Manhattan

643 apartments

Studio apartments for rent in good cause buildings in other NYC boroughs

Each borough has a different mix of inventory. Explore apartments for rent in NYC boroughs and find the best fit for your priorities. Start broad, then narrow by bedrooms, budget, and building quality signals.

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Studio apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Manhattan

Showing 55–72 of 463 listings

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Rent-stabilized

Upper West Side·Studio, 1 bath

2.9(12)

244 West 72 Street #2E

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Good cause

Kips Bay·Studio, 1 bath

3.4(5)

30 Waterside Plaza #10-19H

$3,687

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Rent-stabilized

Lenox Hill·Studio, 1 bath

3.1(14)

265 East 66 Street #14D

77 W 24 St #9B

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What to check when comparing studio good cause apartments in Manhattan

Good cause buildings are about tenant protections, not a location, so confirm the building is in scope before you rely on the filter.
For studio apartments, think through sleeping area layout, kitchen setup, storage, and whether the single bathroom works for your routine.
The median rent here is $4,200, so compare asking rent against your total monthly housing cost, not just base rent.
Ask about lease length, renewal terms, deposits, and any fees that can raise move-in costs.
Use building reviews on Openigloo to check how a landlord handles repairs, communication, and lease renewals.
Trending neighborhoods in this scope include East Village, Hell's Kitchen, Yorkville, Lenox Hill, and Kips Bay.