Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Governors Island Neighborhood of New York, NY from $3,200 (1 Rental)

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Governors Island, New York, NY Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Governors Island, New York, NY

Ranked #9

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Governors Island Neighborhood in New York, NY

Walk Score®

13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $3,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Governors Island?

The cheapest apartment in Governors Island is Essex Commons which is listed at $4,000, while the average apartment in Governors Island costs $12,282.

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 13 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 $231 which is $12,051 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Governors Island.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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