Rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Upper East Side
Upper East Side is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often look for 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms, but there are also studio options like the ones on this page. Current inventory here includes 13+ apartments for rent. Openigloo building data for Upper East Side shows an average building rating of 3.9/5 across 195 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 11.5 months based on 37 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 15.5% based on 333 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ).
Browse 13+ rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Use this page to narrow by a studio layout, rent-stabilized status, and building review signals while comparing current asking rents and availability. Openigloo helps you check renter-facing details before you apply, including building reviews and other practical signals that can affect day-to-day living. For rent-stabilized apartments, confirm renewal terms and any rules tied to the unit, and remember that the full monthly cost still includes fees, utilities, deposit, and any broker fee. The median rent here is $4,395.
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What to check before for studio top rated, rent-stabilized apartments in Upper East Side, Manhattan
- Expect a small inventory: 13+ apartments for rent means options can move quickly in this part of Manhattan.
- Use the studio filter to think through layout needs such as sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and one-bathroom living.
- Rent-stabilized means regulated rent increases and renewal protections, but you should still read the lease carefully.
- Top rated buildings on Openigloo reflect renter review scores, not a neighborhood ranking.
- Compare the asking rent against the full move-in cost, including deposit, utilities, and any broker fee.










