
Apartments for Rent in the Governors Island Neighborhood of New York, NY (5,182 Rentals)


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81 Warren St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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53 Nassau St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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162 Chambers St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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144 Fulton St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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124 Nassau St, Unit 11, Unit 11

130 Water St, Unit 5-F, Unit 5-F

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180 Water St, Unit SI FL24-ID537, Unit SI FL24-ID537

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105 Duane St, Unit SI FL22-ID118

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53 Park Pl, Unit SI FL10-ID54

105 Duane St, Unit SI FL18-ID127

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50 Murray St, Unit 444

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50 Murray St, Unit 1432

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67 Wall St, Unit SI FL22-ID227

99 Battery Pl, Unit 214

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15 Park Row, Unit 2711

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130 Water St, Unit 415

50 Murray St, Unit 1738

50 Murray St, Unit 835

50 Murray St, Unit 948

400 Chambers St, Unit SI FL28-ID172

130 Water St, Unit 1122

Washington Street, Unit 16B
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Governors Island, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Governors Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governors Island Studio Apartments | $3,944 | $1,975 | $6,649 |
| Governors Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,668 | $1,425 | $10,000+ |
| Governors Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,101 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Governors Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,266 | $3,850 | $10,000+ |
| Governors Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,692 | $6,300 | $10,000+ |
| Governors Island 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,100 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Governors Island, New York, and the greater New York City area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Outdoors Rating
For some, access to parks and outdoor amenities is a must-have. Governors Island has risen to be providing highly-rated access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
Governors Island is one of our favorite upscale submarkets in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury communities also often offer tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Governors Island
How much are Studio apartments in Governors Island?
There are currently 3,004 Studio Apartments in Governors Island with rent ranges from $1,975 to $6,649 with an average price of $3,944.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Governors Island Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Governors Island ranges from $1,425 to $11,206 with an average monthly rent of $4,668.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Governors Island cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Governors Island range from $2,200 to $14,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $6,101.
How expensive are Governors Island Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 383 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Governors Island on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,850 to $14,383 - averaging $7,266 for the location.
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