Affordable 1-bedroom apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Upper East Side

It includes 15 affordable 1-bedroom apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Upper East Side, Manhattan, with asking rents at or below $3,400/month.

No. Openigloo's affordable filter is market-relative and uses asking rents at or below the 25th percentile of gross rents for this scope, capped at $3,400/month here. It is not an official affordable-housing program.

Openigloo sets the threshold at the 25th percentile of gross rents for this scope, then clamps it to a safe floor and ceiling so it stays realistic. For this page, that ceiling is $3,400/month.

Full monthly cost matters: broker fee, security deposit, utilities, and any building or lease fees can change what a unit really costs each month.

Good cause buildings may limit certain rent increases or non-renewals, but you still need to review the lease, renewal terms, and any fees before signing.

Location within Upper East Side, building age, amenities, rent concessions, and lease terms can all affect the asking rent and your total monthly cost.

With 15 apartments for rent and a median rent of $3,122, it helps to compare the unit size, bedroom layout, and move-in costs before deciding whether a place fits your budget.