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property at 12238 Benton St

$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

12238 Benton St

Springfield GardensNY11413

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property at 16803 Jamaica Ave

$1,900

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$1,900
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16803 Jamaica Ave

JamaicaNY11432

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Jamaica, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica, NY

Pricing Updated: 06/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Jamaica, NY area range in price from $1,100 to $22,000 with an overall median price of $4,454. The three Jamaica neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Jamaica at $1,900, Rochdale Village at $3,700, and Springfield Gardens at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jamaica Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Jamaica$3,600$1,90013
Rochdale Village$3,700$3,7001
Springfield Gardens$3,700$1,1008
Rochdale$3,753$3,7003
South Jamaica$3,753$1,3008
South Ozone Park$3,800$1,30010
Richmond Hill$3,874$2,5004
Addisleigh Park$4,000$3,3003
St Albans$4,000$2,00011
Holliswood$4,695$2,0003

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. 371 95th St in the Dyker Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. 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
371 95th St1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,650
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 June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jamaica area is the $1.58 price per square foot 11945 Sutphin Blvd Model at 11945 Sutphin Blvd, Unit B in the in the Rochdale neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Jamaica apartment is the 546 Liberty Ave Model at 546 Liberty Ave, Unit 2nd floor starting at $3,900 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the East New York 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.
11945 Sutphin Blvd, Unit B11945 Sutphin Blvd3BR,1BA$1.58
546 Liberty Ave, Unit 2nd floor546 Liberty Ave4BR,1BA$2.17
664 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 2664 Pennsylvania Ave3BR,1BA$0.65
12917 Harry Douglass Way, Unit 112917 Harry Douglass Way3BR,2BA$2.19
14738 Springfield Ln, Unit Lower level14738 Springfield Ln2BR,1BA$2.08
202 Marine Ave, Unit C2202 Marine Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
Fairfield Residences At Cedarhurst Park HouseResidence D52BR,1BA$2.47
455 Jerome St, Unit #2B455 Jerome St1BR,1BA$0.90
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2.16
371 95th St1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica

What type of rentals are currently available in Jamaica?

There are currently 4512 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY with pricing that ranges from $800 to $7,900. There are also 366 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jamaica ranging from $1,100 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 $1,100 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,414.

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 $6,000, 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 $1,290 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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