What does affordable mean on this page?

Here, affordable is a market-relative filter for apartments with asking rents at or below $3,600/month in this Turtle Bay studio scope. It is not a government affordable-housing program.

Is this income-restricted, subsidized, or housing-lottery housing?

No. These are market-relative affordable apartments, meaning the asking rent is at or below the page’s $3,600 threshold for this scope. It is not NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or income-restricted housing.

How is the affordable threshold decided?

Openigloo sets it using the 25th percentile of gross rents for this scope, then clamps it to a safe floor and ceiling so the result stays realistic. For this page, that maximum asking rent is $3,600.

What does good cause mean in Turtle Bay?

Good cause refers to tenant-protection buildings where certain rent increases or non-renewals may be limited by law. You should still read the lease carefully and confirm how the protections apply to the unit you want.

How do studio size and budget planning work here?

Studios usually mean one main living area, so your budget should account for how the sleeping area, kitchen setup, and storage all fit within the asking rent. The 12+ apartments for rent and $3,234 median rent give you a quick sense of the current market range.

What costs should I confirm beyond the asking rent?

Check utilities, move-in deposits, application fees, and any broker fee. In a studio, those costs can change the real monthly and upfront budget more than the asking rent alone.

What should I check before applying to a good cause apartment?

Confirm whether the building is currently covered, whether the specific unit is included, and what lease renewal or notice rules apply. Also verify any fees, deposits, and required paperwork with the agent.

Affordable studio apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay has studios and 1-bedrooms as the most common unit types, with 12+ apartments for rent in this scope. If you are budgeting for a studio, expect smaller footprints and compare each unit’s layout closely. Turtle Bay’s average building rating is 4.0/5 across 42 rated buildings. Average tenancy length is 1.5 months based on 7 relisted units, and the average rent increase is 15.5% based on 76 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

Browse 12+ affordable studio apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Turtle Bay, Manhattan. This page narrows to studio apartments with asking rents up to $3,600 and tenant-protection buildings, so you can compare smaller spaces in a specific part of Midtown East. Openigloo helps you review apartments for rent with building-level context before you apply. Use it to check reviews, compare asking rent against the $3,234 median rent, and confirm how good cause status, lease terms, and move-in costs may affect your total monthly budget.

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Rent-stabilized

Good cause

Turtle Bay·Studio, 1 bath

4.0(18)

300 East 46 Street #8A

$3,600

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

Turtle Bay·Studio, 1 bath

4.0(18)

300 East 46 Street #03K

$3,600

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

Turtle Bay·Studio, 1 bath

4.0(18)

300 East 46 Street #06H

$3,600

Future

Rent-stabilized

Turtle Bay·Studio, 1 bath

4.2(17)

475 Lexington Avenue #3D

Future

Good cause

Turtle Bay·Studio, 1 bath

4.5(3)

321 East 48 Street #6G

Future

Rent-stabilized

Turtle Bay·Studio, 1 bath

3.6(10)

155 East 52 Street #2OK

Future

Good cause

Turtle Bay·Studio, 1 bath

3.9(6)

132 East 45 Street #4E

Future

Good cause

Turtle Bay·Studio, 1 bath

3.9(6)

132 East 45 Street #4A

Future

Rent-stabilized

Turtle Bay·Studio, 1 bath

3.6(10)

155 East 52 Street #PHE

Future

Rent-stabilized

Turtle Bay·Studio, 1 bath

4.0(5)

330 East 49 Street #9B

Future

Rent-stabilized

Turtle Bay·Studio, 1 bath

3.1(1)

234 East 52 Street #B

Future

Rent-stabilized

Turtle Bay·Studio, 1 bath

3.1(1)

234 East 52 Street #3D

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What to check before for studio affordable, good cause apartments in Turtle Bay, Manhattan

Expect studio layouts, so plan for a sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and one bathroom in a smaller footprint.
Affordable on this page means market-relative affordable apartments at or below $3,600/month, not income-restricted or lottery housing.
Good cause buildings may offer tenant protections, but you should still confirm lease terms and any notice or renewal rules before applying.
Compare the asking rent with the $3,234 median rent to understand how each unit fits your budget.
Ask about fees, deposits, utilities, and broker fees, because the full monthly cost can be higher than the asking rent.
Use Openigloo building reviews to look for patterns in management quality and resident experience before you tour.

Affordable 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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Affordable studio apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Turtle Bay