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Jamaica, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica, NY

Pricing Updated: 06/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jamaica, NY area range in price from $1,260 to $8,884 with an overall median price of $4,269. The three Jamaica neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rochdale at $3,000, Jamaica Estates at $2,995, and Jamaica Hills at $2,000. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jamaica Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rochdale$3,100$3,0002
Jamaica Estates$3,400$2,9955
Jamaica Hills$3,500$2,0007
JFK International Airport$3,705$2,00021
Springfield Gardens$3,885$2,70014
Downtown Jamaica$3,955$1,65050
South Jamaica$3,999$2,10010
South Ozone Park$3,999$1,75022
Addisleigh Park$4,200$1,8002
Holliswood$4,200$2,2004

Cheapest Available Jamaica Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jamaica, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at Royale at Highland Park in the East New York neighborhood priced from $1,050. Park Haven in the Pomonok neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jamaica apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royale at Highland Park44BR,3BA$1,050
Park HavenStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
South Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Fairfield At Far RockawayResidence EStudio,1BA$1,850
Yorkside Towers IStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Maple Crest Apartments at Valley StreamOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jamaica area is the $1.65 price per square foot 13551 223rd St Model at 13551 223rd St, Unit #2 in the in the Rochdale neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Jamaica apartment is the 94 Emporia Ave Model at 94 Emporia Ave, Unit 2ndfloor starting at $3,500 with a $1.94 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.
13551 223rd St, Unit #213551 223rd St3BR,2BA$1.65
94 Emporia Ave, Unit 2ndfloor94 Emporia Ave3BR,1BA$1.94
664 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 3664 Pennsylvania Ave3BR,2BA$0.73
23939 148th Ave, Unit 223939 148th Ave3BR,2BA$2.27
1384 McBride St, Unit 11384 McBride St2BR,2BA$1.67
10953 Liverpool St, Unit 10954 Liverpool st10953 Liverpool St1BR,1BA$2.10
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2.10
185 Kingston Ave, Unit 1st floor185 Kingston Ave1BR,1BA$2.39
14550 105th Ave14550 105th Ave1BR,1BA$2.36
11579 219th St, Unit 1L11579 219th StStudio ,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica

What type of rentals are currently available in Jamaica?

There are currently 4550 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY with pricing that ranges from $900 to $14,943. There are also 337 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jamaica ranging from $900 to $12,500.

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 $900 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,437.

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 $8,884, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,310.

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