Studio apartments in good cause buildings for rent near transit in Upper West Side, Manhattan

Good cause refers to a tenant-protection category, not a neighborhood or building quality rating. It can affect certain rent increases or non-renewals, so you should still read the lease and ask how the protection applies to that specific apartment.

There are 53+ studio apartments for rent in this Upper West Side, Manhattan scope right now.

The median rent is $4,238, which gives you a quick benchmark for comparing studio apartments in this scope.

In this snapshot, trending neighborhoods include East Village with 225+ apartments for rent, Hell's Kitchen with 388+ apartments for rent, Stuyvesant Town/PCV with 268+ apartments for rent, Kips Bay with 221+ apartments for rent, and Yorkville with 196+ apartments for rent.

Start with the asking rent, then add the full monthly cost. Utilities, broker fees, deposits, and any building fees can make a studio cost more than the rent alone suggests.

Look closely at where you would place a bed, whether the kitchen is separate or part of the main room, how much storage exists, and whether the single bathroom is easy to use in a small footprint.

Good cause helps you focus on apartments with tenant-protection features, while near transit helps you narrow to places with easier subway access. Together, they can save time, but you still need to verify commute time, lease terms, and building rules.