Rent-stabilized apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Long Island City

This page shows 31+ apartments for rent in Long Island City, Queens that match both the rent-stabilized filter and the top rated buildings filter. It is useful if you want regulated rent rules and stronger building review signals in the same search.

Rent-stabilized apartments are covered by regulated rent rules and renewal protections. That can limit certain increases, but you should still read the lease and confirm the specific rules that apply to the unit and building.

Top rated refers to building review scores on Openigloo, not a neighborhood label. It helps you compare renter feedback, but it does not replace checking the unit condition, management response, or lease terms.

The median rent here is $4,590, so it helps to compare that against the asking rent, your income, and the full monthly cost. Broker fees, security deposit, utilities, and any extra building charges can change what the apartment really costs.

This page is not using the affordable filter. If you see an affordable page on Openigloo, the threshold is based on the 25th percentile of gross rents for that page’s scope, then clamped to keep the range realistic.

No. Rent-stabilized on Openigloo is a regulatory category, not an income-restricted or subsidized housing program. It does not mean Section 8, NYCHA, HPD, or housing-lottery housing.

Location within Long Island City, building age, amenities, lease terms, and extra fees all affect affordability. A lower asking rent can still become expensive once you add deposits, utilities, broker fees, and move-in charges.