Rent-stabilized apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Upper West Side
Upper West Side commonly has 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms, and this scope currently shows 28+ apartments for rent. If you are comparing options, the mix of unit sizes matters because a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom can land in very different budget ranges even within the same building or block. The neighborhood’s average building rating is 4.0/5 across 94 rated buildings. Average tenancy length is 5.3 months based on 86 relisted units, and the average rent increase is 10.0% based on 255 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Browse 28+ rent-stabilized apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Upper West Side, Manhattan. This page helps you narrow by two renter-focused filters: rent-stabilized and top rated buildings. The current median rent is $5,333. Openigloo surfaces building and landlord review signals so you can compare options before you tour or apply. Use the filters here to focus on apartments for rent with rent-stabilized protections and stronger review scores, then confirm the lease terms, fees, and unit-specific details directly with the agent.
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What to check before for top rated, rent-stabilized apartments in Upper West Side, Manhattan
- Expect a smaller, more selective set of 28+ apartments for rent in Upper West Side because the page combines rent-stabilized and top rated filters.
- The median rent is $5,333, so budget for a market where the asking price can still vary widely by block, building, and unit size.
- Top rated buildings reflect Openigloo review scores, not neighborhood quality, so check the building history and recent tenant feedback.
- Rent-stabilized status can affect renewal rules and annual rent changes, but you should still confirm the unit’s legal status before applying.
- Ask about the full move-in cost, including deposits, fees, utilities, and any broker fee, since asking rent is only part of the monthly budget.

















