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

Upper East Side is a 1-bedroom-heavy part of Manhattan, and this page focuses on 121 apartments for rent in the neighborhood. If you are comparing nearby areas, Yorkville and Lenox Hill also show up in the current neighborhood mix. Upper East Side has an average building rating of 3.9/5 across 195 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 11.3 months based on 34 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 15.5% based on 319 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

This page shows 121 rent-stabilized 1-bedroom apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Use it to narrow by bedroom count and tenant-protection categories while comparing current rent levels. Openigloo helps you check building reviews and other renter-first signals before you apply. Rent-stabilized and good cause rules can affect renewals and rent increases, but lease terms, fees, and unit details still vary by building.

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What to check before for 1-bedroom rent-stabilized, good cause apartments in Upper East Side, Manhattan

  • The median rent here is $4,015, so budget around that level when comparing 1-bedroom options.
  • Rent-stabilized and good cause are building or tenant-protection filters, not a guarantee that every unit has the same terms.
  • Review building-level feedback on Openigloo to spot patterns on maintenance, management, and move-in issues.
  • Confirm whether any broker fee, security deposit, or move-in charge applies before you tour or apply.
  • For 1-bedrooms, compare the rent with room size, storage, kitchen layout, and whether the unit works for remote work or shared use.
  • If you are also considering nearby neighborhoods, Yorkville, Lenox Hill, and Kips Bay have a larger number of apartments for rent in this snapshot.

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Rent-stabilized 1-bedroom 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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