
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Governors Island Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,425 (46 Rentals)


383 Grand St, Unit 404

116 John St

111 Mott St

Fulton Plaza Apartments

67 Mott St

28 Allen St

19 Orchard St

126 E Broadway
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88 Fulton St

191 Henry

28 Orchard St

78-80 Mulberry St

178 Clinton Street

99 John St

19 Eldridge St

160 Front St

354 Butler St
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354 Butler St, Unit Room

135 Willow St

44 Remsen St

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90 Sands

288 Clinton St

323 Pine

537 Clinton St
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193 Sackett St

411 17th Street

182-188 Amity St

Brooklyn Warehouse 180

250 Pacific Street

235 Adams Street

113 DIKEMAN ST

460 Grand Street
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356 State St

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324 Bergen St

187 20th St

295J

35 Orange Street

NJ-204 SunBlossomLiberty

392 Atlantic Ave

247 Grove St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Governors Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governors Island Studio Apartments | $3,920 | $1,975 | $6,639 |
Governors Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,705 | $1,425 | $10,000+ |
| Governors Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,112 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Governors Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,350 | $3,850 | $10,000+ |
| Governors Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,492 | $6,300 | $10,000+ |
| Governors Island 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,100 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Governors Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Governors Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Governors Island is under $3,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Governors Island?
The cheapest apartment in Governors Island is 295J which is listed at $2,745, while the average apartment in Governors Island costs $10,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Governors Island?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in Governors Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Governors Island?
Cheap apartments in Governors Island have an average cost of $362 which is $9,738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Governors Island.
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