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ElmontNY11003

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$1,600

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350 89th St

BrooklynNY11209

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Jamaica, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Jamaica, NY area range in price from $1,250 to $6,500 with an overall median price of $4,154. The three Jamaica neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are JFK International Airport at $1,575, Jamaica Estates at $2,100, and South Ozone Park at $1,800. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jamaica Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
JFK International Airport$3,300$1,57514
Jamaica Estates$3,350$2,1008
South Ozone Park$3,500$1,80032
Holliswood$3,550$1,45056
Downtown Jamaica$3,578$1,95051
Rochdale$3,650$1,57537
Rochdale Village$3,650$1,45059
Addisleigh Park$4,000$1,45062
South Jamaica$4,100$2,60023
Springfield Gardens$4,400$1,57523

Cheapest Available Jamaica Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jamaica, NY is a Studio unit found at 91-35 195th Street in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood priced from $1,450. Fairfield Manor At Douglaston in the Floral Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jamaica apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
91-35 195th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Fairfield Manor At DouglastonThe Murray Hill XVIStudio,1BA$1,995
Fairfield Tudor At HewlettResidence 6AStudio,1BA$2,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jamaica area is the $1.21 price per square foot 12817 143rd St Model at 12817 143rd St, Unit 1 Floor in the in the Rochdale neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Jamaica apartment is the 10209 221st St Model at 10209 221st St starting at $2,900 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the North End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jamaica apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12817 143rd St, Unit 1 Floor12817 143rd St3BR,2BA$1.21
10209 221st St10209 221st St2BR,1BA$1.61
11945 Sutphin Blvd, Unit Beautiful Walkin Basement11945 Sutphin Blvd3BR,1BA$2.14
664 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 2664 Pennsylvania Ave3BR,1BA$0.65
355 85th St355 85th St3BR,1BA$2.71
Fairfield Residences At Cedarhurst Park HouseResidence D52BR,1BA$2.47
455 Jerome St, Unit #2B455 Jerome St1BR,1BA$0.90
13517 230th St, Unit A13517 230th St1BR,1BA$2.30
Fairfield Tudor At HewlettOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.57
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica

What type of rentals are currently available in Jamaica?

There are currently 4543 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY with pricing that ranges from $900 to $6,999. There are also 358 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jamaica ranging from $1,200 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jamaica?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jamaica ranges from $1,200 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,219.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jamaica?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jamaica range from $1,100 to $6,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,510 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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