Rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent near M86-SBS Yorkville - West Side in Upper West Side, Manhattan

It means the apartments are in a regulated category with rules around rent increases and renewal protections. It does not mean every lease term is the same, so still read the lease and ask about any legal increases or renewal details.

No. Rent-stabilized on Openigloo is not the same as income-restricted housing, subsidized housing, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or a housing lottery. It is a regulatory category, not an official affordable-housing program.

It limits results to studio apartments for rent that fall under rent-stabilized rules, so you are comparing regulated units rather than the full market. That can matter for renewal protections and future rent changes.

The 40+ apartments for rent show how much current inventory is available, while the $3,961 median rent gives a rough middle-of-the-market reference for this scope. For studios, that helps you judge whether the commute and layout are worth the price.

Confirm the exact walk to the station, the apartment layout, storage space, kitchen setup, and whether the building has an elevator or laundry if you need them. In a studio, small details affect day-to-day livability more than the floor plan label.

Ask about the full monthly cost, including utilities, deposits, broker fees, and any move-in charges. Even in rent-stabilized apartments, the lease can include specific rules on fees, occupancy, guarantors, or renewal timing.

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