Rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent near MetLife

It means the apartments are filtered for rent-stabilized units near MetLife. Rent-stabilized housing is a regulatory category with limits on certain rent increases and renewal protections, but the exact terms still depend on the unit and lease.

There are 33+ rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent near MetLife right now, with a median rent of $3,740.

For studios, the unit count and median rent matter because you are usually paying for a smaller layout with fewer separate living areas. Make sure the rent fits alongside utilities, move-in costs, and any broker fee.

No. Rent-stabilized is a regulatory category, not the same as income-restricted, subsidized, lottery, NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8 housing. It refers to rent and renewal rules, not a public affordable-housing program.

Even with rent-stabilized status, you may still see application fees, deposits, utilities, broker fees, and lease conditions that change your true monthly cost. Review the full lease and ask what is included before you apply.

Confirm the exact asking rent, whether the unit is truly rent-stabilized, what utilities are included, any broker fee, and any move-in requirements. For studios, also check storage, kitchen setup, and whether the layout works for your routine.

Openigloo lets you review building and landlord feedback so you can see patterns that matter to renters, like maintenance, management communication, and renewal experience, alongside the current rent-stabilized studio inventory.