What does “good cause buildings” mean on this page?

It means the apartments are in buildings that fall under New York’s good cause tenant-protection category. It is not a location filter and it does not guarantee lower rent or fewer move-in costs.

What is the median rent for this page?

The median rent is $4,100. Use that as a benchmark, but still compare the asking rent, lease terms, and total move-in cost for each unit.

Does good cause mean the apartment is affordable housing?

No. Good cause is a tenant-protection category, not income-restricted, subsidized, housing-lottery, NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8 housing.

How is the good cause filter useful for renters?

It helps you focus on buildings covered by tenant-protection rules so you can ask better questions about renewal rights, rent increases, and how the landlord handles non-renewals.

What should I confirm before applying to a studio in a good cause building?

Confirm the full monthly cost, any broker fee or deposit, utility responsibilities, renewal terms, and whether the studio layout works for your storage and daily routine.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now for this search?

The current trending neighborhoods are East Village, Hell's Kitchen, Downtown Brooklyn, Flatbush, and Stuyvesant Town/PCV.

Studio apartments in good cause buildings for rent near schools in NYC

Q: How many studio apartments for rent are shown here?

There are 20 studio apartments for rent near schools in NYC in good cause buildings on this page.

This page shows 20 studio apartments for rent near schools in NYC in good cause buildings. You can narrow by studio layout and tenant-protection status, then compare asking rents and building details across the current inventory. Openigloo helps you sort by renter-first signals like building reviews, landlord patterns, and filter types that matter before you apply. Good cause is a tenant-protection category, not a guarantee about rent level or move-in costs, so check the full monthly cost, lease terms, and any building-specific rules before you decide.

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What to check when comparing studio good cause apartments for rent near schools

Expect a studio layout, so plan for how you will fit a sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and a single bathroom into one main room.
The median rent is $4,100, which can help you gauge whether a unit is priced above or below the current center of the market.
Good cause buildings offer tenant-protection context, but you still need to confirm renewal terms, rent increases, and any lease conditions with the agent.
Ask about the full monthly cost, including utilities, deposits, broker fee, and any application charges, not just the asking rent.
Use Openigloo building reviews to look for recurring issues with management, maintenance, or move-in process before you apply.

Apartments for rent near schools in trending NYC neighborhoods

Financial District

117 apartments

More filters for apartments for rent near schools

1-bedroom apartments for rent in good cause buildings near schools

1,273 apartments

2-bedroom apartments for rent in good cause buildings near schools

689 apartments

Studio apartments in good cause buildings for rent near schools in other NYC boroughs

Each borough has a different mix of inventory. Explore apartments for rent in NYC boroughs and find the best fit for your priorities. Start broad, then narrow by bedrooms, budget, and building quality signals.

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Studio apartments in good cause buildings for rent near schools in NYC

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Carnegie Hill·Studio, 1 bath

4.4(15)

1510 Lexington Avenue #17R

$4,100

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Yorkville·Studio, 1 bath

3.7(13)

345 East 94 Street #12F

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Sutton Place·Studio, 1 bath

4.4(16)

420 East 54 Street #1614

$4,562

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Financial District·Studio, 1 bath

3.9(48)

10 Hanover Square #12T

$3,996

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What to check when comparing studio good cause apartments for rent near schools

Expect a studio layout, so plan for how you will fit a sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and a single bathroom into one main room.
The median rent is $4,100, which can help you gauge whether a unit is priced above or below the current center of the market.
Good cause buildings offer tenant-protection context, but you still need to confirm renewal terms, rent increases, and any lease conditions with the agent.
Ask about the full monthly cost, including utilities, deposits, broker fee, and any application charges, not just the asking rent.
Use Openigloo building reviews to look for recurring issues with management, maintenance, or move-in process before you apply.