What does rent-stabilized mean on this page?

It means the apartment is in a regulated rent category, which can limit certain rent increases and renewal changes. It is not the same as market-rate housing with no protections.

What does top rated mean on Openigloo?

Top rated refers to building review scores on Openigloo, not the neighborhood itself. Use it as a signal to compare tenant feedback, maintenance, and management patterns.

How many apartments for rent are in this scope?

There are 31 apartments for rent in top rated, rent-stabilized buildings in Upper East Side, Manhattan.

What is the median rent here?

The median rent is $5,655, so it helps to compare your budget against both the asking rent and the full monthly cost, including fees and utilities.

Are rent-stabilized apartments always lower cost?

No. Even in rent-stabilized buildings, asking rents can still be high, and move-in costs, fees, and lease terms can affect affordability.

How should I use the building rating when comparing apartments?

Check the rating alongside review volume and recent comments. A strong score is useful, but lease terms, apartment condition, and management responses still matter.

What should I confirm before applying?

Confirm the current lease terms, whether the unit is actually rent-stabilized, any broker fee or deposit, and any building rules that could affect move-in or renewal.

Rent-stabilized apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Upper East Side

Upper East Side commonly draws 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms, and this scope includes 31 apartments for rent across the neighborhood. The average building rating is 3.9/5 across 195 rated buildings. Average tenancy length is 11.5 months based on 37 relisted units, and average rent increase is 15.5% based on 334 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

Find 31 rent-stabilized apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Upper East Side, Manhattan. This page helps you narrow by a regulated rent category and building review scores, so you can compare options without sorting through every apartment in the area. Openigloo adds renter-first context like building ratings, relisted-unit history, and rent trends. For rent-stabilized apartments, review the renewal rules and ask about the current lease terms; for top rated buildings, check how recent the reviews are and whether the apartment’s asking rent matches the full monthly cost you will pay.

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What to check when comparing top rated, rent-stabilized apartments in Upper East Side, Manhattan

31 apartments for rent are currently filtered to Upper East Side, Manhattan, with a median rent of $5,655.
Rent-stabilized means the apartment is in a regulated category, so renewal protections and rent increases follow specific rules.
Top rated refers to building review scores on Openigloo, so compare the rating with recent tenant feedback before applying.
Upper East Side rentals here often skew toward 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms, so budget planning should account for both apartment size and the median rent.
Ask whether any broker fee, deposit, or other move-in charges apply, since those costs can change the real monthly and upfront price.
If a unit has strong reviews, still confirm the exact lease terms, apartment history, and any building-specific policies before you commit.

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Rent-stabilized apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Upper East Side

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Carnegie Hill·Studio, 1 bath

4.4(15)

1510 Lexington Avenue #12R

$4,000

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Carnegie Hill·Studio, 1 bath

4.4(15)

1510 Lexington Avenue #2T

$4,140

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Carnegie Hill·Studio, 1 bath

4.4(15)

1510 Lexington Avenue #PHU

$4,400

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Carnegie Hill·Studio, 1 bath

4.4(15)

1510 Lexington Avenue #6G

$5,175

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What to check when comparing top rated, rent-stabilized apartments in Upper East Side, Manhattan

31 apartments for rent are currently filtered to Upper East Side, Manhattan, with a median rent of $5,655.
Rent-stabilized means the apartment is in a regulated category, so renewal protections and rent increases follow specific rules.
Top rated refers to building review scores on Openigloo, so compare the rating with recent tenant feedback before applying.
Upper East Side rentals here often skew toward 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms, so budget planning should account for both apartment size and the median rent.
Ask whether any broker fee, deposit, or other move-in charges apply, since those costs can change the real monthly and upfront price.
If a unit has strong reviews, still confirm the exact lease terms, apartment history, and any building-specific policies before you commit.