Rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in Manhattan
This page covers rent-stabilized studio apartments for rent in Manhattan, with 129 apartments for rent and a median rent of $3,921. Use it to narrow by neighborhood and compare studios in places like Battery Park City, Yorkville, Hell's Kitchen, and Lenox Hill. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with renter-first details, including review signals that can surface lease issues, maintenance patterns, and landlord reputation. Use the rent-stabilized filter to focus on regulated units, then check the full lease terms, renewal language, and any application or move-in costs before you apply.
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What to check before for studio rent-stabilized apartments in Manhattan
- Rent-stabilized studios can offer regulated rent increases and renewal protections, but the exact rules depend on the unit and lease.
- For budget planning, compare the $3,921 median rent with nearby studios and remember that smaller units can still carry high move-in costs.
- Check the full monthly cost, including fees, utilities, deposits, and any broker fee, before deciding what is affordable.
- Verify the lease paperwork carefully so the apartment is actually rent-stabilized and not just advertised that way.
- Studio layouts matter: look at how the sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and single bathroom fit your routine.
- Use Openigloo reviews to look for repeated issues in the building before you schedule a tour or submit an application.










