Affordable rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in Upper West Side

Here, affordable means apartments for rent with asking rents at or below $3,300/month for Upper West Side studios. That ceiling is set for this scope, so it can change on other neighborhood or bedroom pages.

It is based on the 25th percentile of gross rents for this neighborhood and bedroom scope, then clamped to a safe floor or ceiling so the number stays realistic.

Rent-stabilized apartments are part of a regulated category with limits on certain rent increases and renewal protections. The exact lease terms still matter, so review the rent history and renewal language before signing.

Usually yes, because you are balancing the rent, the number of rooms, and the size of the unit in one budget. For a studio, the median rent, layout, and move-in costs can matter as much as the asking rent.

Ask about broker fee, security deposit, application fees, utilities, and any amenity or pet charges. Those costs can change whether a unit fits your budget even if the rent is under $3,300.

Make sure the sleeping area, kitchen setup, closet or storage space, and bathroom layout work for your routine. In a studio, small layout differences can change how livable the apartment feels.

No. It usually means increases and renewal terms are regulated, not frozen. Confirm the current rent, any legal rent history, and how the next lease renewal could change your monthly cost.