Apartments in good cause buildings for rent near C Train in Upper West Side, Manhattan

It means apartments in buildings that fall under a tenant-protection category tied to limits on certain rent increases and non-renewals. It is not a neighborhood name, a quality rating, or a guarantee of how any single lease will be handled.

There are 204+ apartments for rent on this page as of 2026-07-05. That count is live inventory and can change quickly.

The median rent is $5,197. Use that as a planning benchmark, but confirm the exact asking rent and the full move-in cost for each unit.

Ask about lease length, renewal terms, any fees, utilities, deposit requirements, and whether the building rules affect pets, subletting, or roommate setups. Tenant-protection status does not remove those costs or restrictions.

Openigloo lets you check renter reviews and building-level feedback so you can see patterns around maintenance, communication, and move-in issues before you commit to a showing or application.

They can be more convenient for some trips, but commute time still depends on the exact block, train frequency, transfers, and where you work or go to school. Always check the address, not just the transit label.

No. Good cause is a market and tenant-protection category, not an official affordable-housing program. These are regular apartments for rent that may be subject to additional tenant protections, so the asking rent and lease terms still matter.