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property at 12020 194th St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 2

12020 194th St

Saint AlbansNY11412
property at 21039 90th Ave

$1,600

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$1,600
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21039 90th Ave

Queens VillageNY11428

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Jamaica, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Jamaica, NY area range in price from $750 to $5,300 with an overall median price of $3,743. The three Jamaica neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Jamaica Hills at $1,850, JFK International Airport at $1,575, and Rochdale at $1,575. 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 Hills$3,300$1,8505
JFK International Airport$3,450$1,57518
Rochdale$3,500$1,57535
South Ozone Park$3,500$2,00026
Rochdale Village$3,502$1,45054
Holliswood$3,622$1,45054
Downtown Jamaica$3,643$2,30042
Richmond Hill$3,650$2,8008
Briarwood$3,679$1,97526
Jamaica Estates$3,800$1,8957

Cheapest Available Jamaica Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jamaica, NY is a Studio unit found at 140 Van Siclen Ave in the East New York neighborhood priced from $1,400. 91-35 195th Street in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jamaica apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
140 Van Siclen Ave0Studio,1BA$1,400
91-35 195th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
371 95th St1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Fairfield Tudor At HewlettResidence 6AStudio,1BA$1,995
Fairfield Manor At DouglastonThe Murray Hill XVIStudio,1BA$1,995
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2,000
66-70 Tulip Avenue1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,050
Cara TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY and Nearby

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jamaica area is the $1.14 price per square foot 25 Gelston Ave Model at 25 Gelston Ave in the in the Dyker Heights neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Jamaica apartment is the 25016 41st Rd Model at 25016 41st Rd, Unit Apt. 1 starting at $4,800 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Saddle Rock Estates 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.
25 Gelston Ave25 Gelston Ave2BR,1BA$1.14
25016 41st Rd, Unit Apt. 125016 41st Rd3BR,2BA$1.81
8522 115th St, Unit Second Floor8522 115th St2BR,1BA$2.06
18637 140th Ave18637 140th Ave3BR,1BA$2.33
664 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 3664 Pennsylvania Ave3BR,2BA$0.77
11714 197th St, Unit Unit 111714 197th St3BR,2BA$2.34
Fairfield Residences At Cedarhurst Park HouseResidence D52BR,1BA$2.47
10 Granger Ave, Unit 1B10 Granger Ave1BR,1BA$2.40
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2.11
371 95th St1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica

What type of rentals are currently available in Jamaica?

There are currently 4492 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY with pricing that ranges from $750 to $6,000. There are also 375 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 $4,420.

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 $1,150 to $4,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $6,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,290 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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