Cheap Homes for Rent near Jamaica, NY from $850 (62 Rentals)

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property at 455 Jerome St
$850

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455 Jerome St

BrooklynNY11207
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property at 14224 250th St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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14224 250th St

RosedaleNY11422
property at 21039 90th Ave
$1,340

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Base Rent$1,340

Total Monthly Price$1,340
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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21039 90th Ave

Queens VillageNY11428
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property at 56-07 Clover Pl
$1,900
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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56-07 Clover Pl

QueensNY11385
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property at 9443 226th St
$1,900

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Total Monthly Price$1,900
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9443 226th St

Floral ParkNY11001
property at 14330 185th St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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14330 185th St, Unit studio

14330 185th St
Springfield GardensNY11413
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica, NY

Pricing Updated: 09/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Jamaica, NY area range in price from $900 to $5,800 with an overall median price of $3,040. The three Jamaica neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Holliswood at $2,800, Jamaica Estates at $2,865, and Briarwood at $2,950. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jamaica Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Holliswood$2,800$1,45021
Jamaica Estates$2,865$1,45040
Briarwood$2,950$1,75049
Rochdale$2,975$1,20036
Jamaica Hills$2,997$1,75059
Southeast Queens$3,000$900329
Downtown Jamaica$3,049$1,75063
JFK International Airport$3,200$1,57511
Richmond Hill$3,200$1,75023
Rochdale Village$3,200$1,20022

Cheapest Available Jamaica Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jamaica, NY is a Studio unit found at 91-35 195th Street in the Holliswood 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 DouglastonStudio, One BathStudio,1BA$1,995
Fairfield Tudor At HewlettResidence 6AStudio,1BA$2,035
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY and Nearby

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jamaica area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2317 Regina Ave Model at 2317 Regina Ave, Unit Upper Level in the in the JFK Airport 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.
2317 Regina Ave, Unit Upper Level2317 Regina Ave3BR,2BA$1.46
10209 221st St10209 221st St2BR,1BA$1.61
227-03 113th Ave, Unit 1227-03 113th Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
245-53 149th Ave, Unit #1245-53 149th Ave3BR,2BA$2.27
460 Bay Ridge Ave, Unit 3460 Bay Ridge Ave3BR,1BA$2.50
Fairfield Residences At Cedarhurst Park HouseResidence D52BR,1BA$2.47
13539 Hook Creek Blvd, Unit Beautiful One bedroom basement13539 Hook Creek Blvd1BR,1BA$2.50
Fairfield Tudor At HewlettOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2.26
529 Crescent St, Unit First Floor Front529 Crescent St1BR,1BA$1.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica

What type of rentals are currently available in Jamaica?

There are currently 4541 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY with pricing that ranges from $900 to $6,900. There are also 334 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jamaica ranging from $850 to $8,500.

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 $850 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,422.

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 $2,700 to $6,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,530 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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