Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY from $700 with Utilities Included (68 Rentals)
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Jamaica, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jamaica?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jamaica Studio Apartments | $2,293 | $1,275 | $3,800 |
Jamaica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,844 | $1,800 | $8,950 |
Jamaica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,267 | $2,000 | $5,995 |
Jamaica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,613 | $2,350 | $6,495 |
Jamaica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,150 | $3,395 | $6,495 |
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Getting Around Jamaica, NY
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
87 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jamaica Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jamaica?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jamaica is under $2,160.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jamaica?
The cheapest apartment in Jamaica is Fairfield At Far Rockaway which is listed at $1,880, while the average apartment in Jamaica costs $4,042.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jamaica?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Jamaica that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jamaica?
Cheap apartments in Jamaica have an average cost of $107 which is $3,935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jamaica.
Expert Rental Resources
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