Rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Upper West Side
Upper West Side is a studio search within a neighborhood where 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms are most common, so true studio inventory can be limited. This page currently has 12 apartments for rent. Upper West Side has an average building rating of 4.0/5 across 93 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 4.8 months based on 85 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 10.0% based on 248 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page shows 12 rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan, filtered to top rated buildings. It is a narrow studio search, so expect compact layouts with a sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and a single bathroom to share the space. Openigloo helps you compare renter-first signals like building reviews and rent-stabilized status before you apply. Use the filters to focus on Upper West Side options, then check the building score, lease terms, and any move-in costs so the asking rent is only part of the picture.
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What to check before for studio top rated, rent-stabilized apartments in Upper West Side, Manhattan
- There are 12 apartments for rent in this scope, with a median rent of $4,129.
- Studio budgets can be tight because the full layout has to work as living space, sleeping space, and storage.
- Rent-stabilized means renewal and rent-increase rules may apply, but you should still confirm the current lease terms and any vacancy-related changes.
- Top rated buildings on Openigloo are based on building review scores, so compare the rating with recent renter comments and move-in experiences.
- Ask about fees, deposit requirements, and any broker fee before you tour or apply.









