Affordable rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in Upper West Side
Upper West Side currently has 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms as the most common apartment types, with 17+ apartments for rent in the current snapshot. For studio renters, that means inventory can be tighter than the broader neighborhood mix, so it helps to move quickly when a unit matches your budget and layout needs. The neighborhood has an average building rating of 4.0/5 across 94 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 5.3 months based on 86 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 10.0% based on 255 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ).
Browse 17+ affordable rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan. This page narrows the scope to studio apartments with asking rents at or below $3,400, so you can compare options without sorting through higher-priced homes. Openigloo helps you check renter-first details before you apply, including building and landlord reviews when available. Because affordable here is market-relative, not a housing program, confirm the full monthly cost, lease terms, and any rent-stabilized rules that may affect renewals or increases.
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What to check before for studio affordable, rent-stabilized apartments in Upper West Side, Manhattan
- This page shows 17+ studio apartments for rent in Upper West Side that meet the affordability cap and rent-stabilized filter.
- The median rent is $3,094, which helps you compare the current asking rent against the local market.
- Affordable on this page means asking rent at or below $3,400, not income-restricted or lottery housing.
- Rent-stabilized apartments can still have different lease terms, renewal rules, and building-specific conditions.
- Confirm the full move-in cost before you apply, including fees, deposit, and utilities.
- Upper West Side studio searches often need quick decisions, so check unit size, storage, and sleeping layout early.
