
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY from $1,400 (59 Rentals)


The Noll & Grove

164-30 Hillside Ave

82-30 Hoover Ave

162-20 89th Ave

9160 193rd St

15001 88th Ave

164-03 89th Ave

Kings Park 148

91-59 191st St
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Lovag Hall

Parsons Manor

Americana Tower

89-15 144th St

Alsop Court

BelAir Park

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Hudson House

88-15 144th St

Park House Luxury Apartments
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8921 153rd St

166-05 88th Ave

87-87 171st St

94-40 210TH ST

90-36 149th St

195-24 LCC

90-10 149th St

Hillside Place

Yorkside Towers I

Hillside Gardens
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14136 84th Rd

91-35 195th Street

Holliswood Apartments

Fountain Seaview B2

Crystal Apartments

193-20 Jamaica Ave

Fountain Seaview B6

300 Burns St

66-22 Saunders Street

Mayfield Estates
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102-02 Queens Blvd

140 Van Siclen Ave

1045 65th St

89-10 63rd Dr

Falcon Apartments

62-65 Saunders St

64-12 Wetherole St

8582 Eliot Ave

671 Liberty Avenue

110-48 72nd Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Studio Apartments | $2,245 | $1,400 | $3,500 |
| Jamaica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,583 | $1,100 | $4,195 |
| Jamaica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,193 | $1,000 | $5,495 |
| Jamaica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,420 | $2,200 | $4,590 |
| Jamaica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,821 | $3,200 | $5,300 |
| Jamaica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,725 | $3,950 | $5,500 |
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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 $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jamaica?
The cheapest apartment in Jamaica is 91-35 195th Street which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Jamaica costs $3,836.
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 7 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 $141 which is $3,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jamaica.
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