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Rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in Upper East Side

Upper East Side has 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms most often, but this studio-focused page still gives you a view into the neighborhood's smaller-unit rental market. There are 98 apartments for rent in this scope. 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).

This page covers 98 rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Use it to narrow by neighborhood, studio size, and rent-stabilized status while you compare current asking rents. Openigloo helps you check renter-first details before you tour or apply, including building reviews and lease considerations. For studios, pay attention to the sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and one-bathroom layout, since every square foot matters in this scope.

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

  • Rent-stabilized means the unit is subject to regulated rent increases and renewal protections, but the exact lease terms still matter.
  • The median rent here is $3,500, so compare each studio against that midpoint before you apply.
  • Studio layouts can vary a lot, so confirm where the sleeping area fits, how much storage you get, and whether the kitchen is separate or open.
  • Check the full monthly cost, including fees, utilities, security deposit, and any broker fee, not just the asking rent.
  • Upper East Side includes nearby areas like Carnegie Hill, Lenox Hill, Upper Carnegie Hill, and Yorkville, which may have different rent patterns within the same search scope.

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