
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Governors Island Neighborhood of New York, NY (1,297 Rentals)


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85 John St

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20 William St

128 Water St

125 Church St

128 Water St

20 Wall St

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Washington Street

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20 Exchange Pl

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200 Rector Pl

380 Rector Pl

500 Grand St

158 Hester St

200 Chambers St

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50 Murray St

176 Broadway

185 Park Row

55 Battery Pl

17 Battery Pl

217 Front St

217 Front St

77 Fulton St

63 Wall St

160 Front St
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60 Fulton St

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50 Murray St

40 Broad St

75 Wall St

25 Water St

211 Front St

88 Leonard St
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 | $3,509 | $1,396 | $6,040 |
Governors Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,390 | $1,050 | $9,490 |
| Governors Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,776 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
| Governors Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,365 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Governors Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,412 | $6,495 | $8,980 |
| Governors Island 5 Bedroom Apartments | $11,698 | $8,695 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Governors Island 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Governors Island area of New York, NY is found at 21 West Street and is listed at 1,213 square feet priced from $6,982. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 West Street | MZA08 - Res 3A-22A | 1,213 Sq Ft | $6,982 |
| Atlas | A5-Den | 1,068 Sq Ft | $3,887 |
| Lenox | A2 | 903 Sq Ft | $4,141 |
| Liberty Towers | A7 | 900 Sq Ft | $3,720 |
| One Grove | A6D | 887 Sq Ft | $4,223 |
| Vantage Collection | 1 Bed1 Bath-A29 | 878 Sq Ft | $4,187 |
| 225 Grand | 1 br - 1ba | 666 Sq Ft | $3,065 |
Cheapest Available Governors Island 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Governors Island of New York, NY is the 1 Bedroom A Model starting from $2,770 at 295J. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Governors Island is currently $4,390. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 295J | 1 Bedroom A | $2,770 |
| Atlas | A1 | $2,945 |
| 225 Grand | 1 br - 1ba | $3,065 |
| 235 Grand | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | $3,315 |
| The Gotham | 1 Bed 1 Bath D | $3,350 |
| Vantage Collection | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A.2-II | $3,463 |
| Lenox | A12 | $3,487 |
| 70 Greene | One Bedroom_756 | $3,539 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Governors Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Governors Island with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Governors Island is at 295J listed at $2,770.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Governors Island Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Governors Island is $4,390.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Governors Island Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Governors Island is a 1,213 square feet unit starting from $6,982 at 21 West Street.
What is the average size for Governors Island 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
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