Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jamaica Neighborhood of Jamaica, NY (471 Rentals)

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property at 16803 Jamaica Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16803 Jamaica Ave

JamaicaNY11432
property at 17546 88th Ave

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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17546 88th Ave

JamaicaNY11432

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown Jamaica, Jamaica, and the greater Jamaica area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs and cats? this part of Jamaica has come to be one of the best-regarded submarkets for renters with pets, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Jamaica

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Jamaica area of Jamaica, NY?

As of today, August 18, 2026, there are currently 471 available Downtown Jamaica apartments priced from $1,900 to $4,500, with an average monthly rent of $3,088.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Jamaica?

There are currently 243 Studio Apartments in Downtown Jamaica with rent ranges from $1,900 to $2,950 with an average price of $2,325.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Jamaica Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Jamaica ranges from $2,011 to $3,872 with an average monthly rent of $2,889.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Jamaica cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Jamaica range from $2,750 to $4,290. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,365.

How expensive are Downtown Jamaica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 62 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Jamaica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,600 to $4,500 - averaging $3,420 for the location.

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