Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jamaica Neighborhood of Jamaica, NY from $1,300 (52 Rentals)

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16803 Jamaica Ave

JamaicaNY11432
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170-10 Cedarcroft Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

170-10 Cedarcroft Rd

170-10 Cedarcroft RdJamaica, NY 11432
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164-30 Hillside Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

164-30 Hillside Ave

164-30 Hillside AveJamaica, NY 11432
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82-30 Hoover Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

82-30 Hoover Ave

82-30 Hoover AveJamaica, NY 11435
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88-09 148th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

88-09 148th St

88-09 148th StJamaica, NY 11435
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164-03 89th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

164-03 89th Ave

164-03 89th AveJamaica, NY 11432
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162-20 89th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162-20 89th Ave

162-20 89th AveJamaica, NY 11432
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15001 88th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15001 88th Ave

15001 88th AveJamaica, NY 11432
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Alsop Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alsop Court

88-18 150th StJamaica, NY 11432
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166-05 88th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

166-05 88th Ave

166-05 88th AveJamaica, NY 11432
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89-15 144th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

89-15 144th St

89-15 144th StJamaica, NY 11435
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88-15 144th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

88-15 144th St

88-15 144th StJamaica, NY 11435
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8921 153rd St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8921 153rd St

8921 153rd StJamaica, NY 11432
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Kings Park 148
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Park 148

148-48 88th AveJamaica, NY 11435
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Lovag Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lovag Hall

88-22 Parsons BlvdJamaica, NY 11432
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Hudson House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson House

166-33 89th AveJamaica, NY 11432
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Americana Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Americana Tower

88-05 Merrick BlvdJamaica, NY 11432
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87-87 171st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

87-87 171st St

87-87 171st StJamaica, NY 11432
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Briar Wyck
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briar Wyck

135-16 82nd AveJamaica, NY 11435
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90-36 149th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

90-36 149th St

90-36 149th StJamaica, NY 11435
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90-10 149th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

90-10 149th St

90-10 149th StJamaica, NY 11435
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Hillside Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Place

8750 167th StJamaica, NY 11432
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Park Haven
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Haven

88-25 153rd StJamaica, NY 11432
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Hillside Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Gardens

148-14 90th AveJamaica, NY 11435
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The Regency
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Regency

84-14 143rd StJamaica, NY 11435
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14136 84th Rd
Studio Apartments

14136 84th Rd

14136 84th RdJamaica, NY 11435
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Elmbr Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmbr Court

88-06 Parsons BlvdJamaica, NY 11432
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The Dorset
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dorset

83-19 141st StJamaica, NY 11435
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84-14 143rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

84-14 143rd St

8414 143rd StJamaica, NY 11435
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Belair Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belair Park

88-25 148th StJamaica, NY 11435
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Briarwood Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Terrace

135-23 82nd AveJamaica, NY 11435
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Hillside Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Tower

14735 95th AveJamaica, NY 11435
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One Archer
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One Archer

92-27 160th StJamaica, NY 11433
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Alvista Rise
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alvista Rise

147-25 94th AveJamaica, NY 11435
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87-84 165th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

87-84 165th St

87-84 165th StJamaica, NY 11432
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Lakewood Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Ave

146-42 Lakewood AveJamaica, NY 11435
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138-15 82nd Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

138-15 82nd Dr

13815 82nd DrBriarwood, NY 11435
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The Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Plaza

135-10-135-30 Grand Central PkyBriarwood, NY 11435
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84-02 143rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

84-02 143rd St

84-02 143rd StBriarwood, NY 11435

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Downtown Jamaica, Jamaica, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Jamaica Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Jamaica area of Jamaica, NY is a Studio unit found at ParkHill City priced from $2,250. 89-61 162nd St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,350. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jamaica apartments for rent in Jamaica, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ParkHill CityStudioStudio,1BA$2,250
89-61 162nd StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,350
Parkhill CityOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2,500
MODA1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,745
Ruby Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,800
The Italic ApartmentsA021BR,1BA$4,753

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jamaica, NY

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jamaica area is the $2.68 price per square foot 10528 Van Wyck Expy Model at 10528 Van Wyck Expy, Unit 1st Floor/Lower Level in the in the Rochdale neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Downtown Jamaica apartment is the 87-03 Kingston Pl Model at 87-03 Kingston Pl, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $3,100 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Hill Crest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Jamaica apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10528 Van Wyck Expy, Unit 1st Floor/Lower Level10528 Van Wyck Expy2BR,2BA$2.68
87-03 Kingston Pl, Unit 2nd Floor87-03 Kingston Pl3BR,2BA$3.10
Ruby Square2 BEDROOM 2 BATH2BR,2BA$4.43
MODA1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.90
The Italic ApartmentsA021BR,1BA$7.32
Parkhill CityStudioStudio ,1BA$4.67
ParkHill CityStudioStudio ,1BA$4.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Jamaica Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Jamaica?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Jamaica is at ParkHill City listed at $2,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Jamaica Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Jamaica Apartment is $2,350 at 89-61 162nd St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Jamaica Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Jamaica is starting from $2,950 at 89-61 162nd St.

What is the most affordable Downtown Jamaica Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Jamaica Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 89-61 162nd St and starts from $3,200.

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