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Affordable rent-stabilized apartments for rent in Upper East Side

Upper East Side apartments for rent are most commonly 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms, with 117 apartments for rent in this scope. That makes bedroom count an important part of budget planning, since a larger layout usually changes both the monthly rent and the total cost you should expect. The average building rating is 3.9/5 across 195 rated buildings. Average tenancy length is 11.3 months based on 34 relisted units, and the average rent increase is 15.5% based on 319 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse 117 affordable rent-stabilized apartments for rent in Upper East Side, Manhattan. This page is capped at asking rents up to $3,700/month, so you can compare options that fit this scope and narrow by neighborhood and bedroom needs. Openigloo helps you screen buildings with renter-focused signals like building reviews and landlord history when available. Since rent-stabilized and affordable can still come with different lease terms, fees, and unit conditions, check the full monthly cost and the details before you apply.

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What to check before for affordable, rent-stabilized apartments in Upper East Side, Manhattan

  • This page includes apartments for rent in Upper East Side with asking rents at or below $3,700/month.
  • Rent-stabilized units can still vary by building, layout, and lease terms, so confirm the renewal terms and any included charges.
  • For budget planning, compare the median rent of $3,213 with the $3,700 ceiling to understand how close a unit is to the upper end of this scope.
  • In a neighborhood where 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms are most common, unit size can change how far your rent goes.
  • Ask about broker fees, deposits, utilities, and any move-in charges before you apply.
  • Use building reviews on Openigloo to check for patterns in maintenance, management, and turnover.

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