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property at 21039 90th Ave

$925

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 11

21039 90th Ave

Queens VillageNY11428

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property at 286 Hendrix St

$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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286 Hendrix St

BrooklynNY11207

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Jamaica, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica, NY

Pricing Updated: 03/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Jamaica, NY area range in price from $1,000 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $3,696. The three Jamaica neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Jamaica Estates at $1,995, Jamaica Hills at $2,400, and Addisleigh Park at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jamaica Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Jamaica Estates$1,995$1,9951
Jamaica Hills$2,500$2,4001
Addisleigh Park$3,500$1,00074
Briarwood$3,500$2,00021
Holliswood$3,500$1,45068
Richmond Hill$3,500$1,65011
South Ozone Park$3,500$1,00026
Rochdale Village$3,550$1,00070
Rochdale$3,600$1,00035
Downtown Jamaica$3,800$2,00062

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 Jamaica Estates neighborhood priced from $1,450. 555 Ovington Ave in the Sunset Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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
555 Ovington Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Fairfield Tudor At HewlettResidence 6AStudio,1BA$1,970
Fairfield Manor At DouglastonThe Murray Hill XVIStudio,1BA$1,995
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2,000
11315 76th RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
66-70 Tulip Avenue1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY and Nearby

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jamaica area is the $2.29 price per square foot 8522 115th St Model at 8522 115th St, Unit Second Floor in the in the Forest Park neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Jamaica apartment is the 11031 72nd Dr Model at 11031 72nd Dr, Unit 3 floor starting at $3,480 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Pomonok 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.
8522 115th St, Unit Second Floor8522 115th St2BR,1BA$2.29
11031 72nd Dr, Unit 3 floor11031 72nd Dr3BR,2BA$2.32
8014 95th Ave8014 95th Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
34 Avenue A, Unit 2nd floor34 Avenue A2BR,1BA$2.38
6678 69th St, Unit 36678 69th St3BR,2BA$2.58
Fairfield Residences At Cedarhurst Park HouseResidence D52BR,1BA$2.47
Fairfield Tudor At HewlettOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.52
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2.11
555 Ovington Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.40
14214 130th Ave, Unit 142-14 130th avenue14214 130th Ave2BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica

What type of rentals are currently available in Jamaica?

There are currently 4487 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $5,500. There are also 332 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jamaica ranging from $900 to $9,000.

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 $900 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,700.

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 $2,600 to $4,590, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,290 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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