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116 John St
1 Platt StNew York, NY 10038
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Governors Island Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (32 Rentals)
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111 Mott St
111 Mott StNew York, NY 10013
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37 Wall Street
37 Wall StNew York, NY 10005
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Fulton Plaza Apartments
106 Fulton StNew York, NY 10038
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Post Towers
71 West StNew York, NY 10006
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111 Mulberry St
111 Mulberry StNew York, NY 10013
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67 Mott St
67 Mott StNew York, NY 10013
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28 Allen St
28 Allen StNew York, NY 10002
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19 Orchard St
19 Orchard StNew York, NY 10002
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126 E Broadway
126 E BroadwayNew York, NY 10002
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88 Fulton St
88 Fulton StNew York, NY 10038
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191 Henry
191 Henry StNew York, NY 10002
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28 Orchard St
28 Orchard StNew York, NY 10002
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138-139 9th St
138-139 9th StBrooklyn, NY 11215
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138 9th St, Unit Roommate
138 9th StBrooklyn, NY 11215
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EHS St George Towers
55 Clark StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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354 Butler St
354 Butler StBrooklyn, NY 11217
155 Hicks St
BrooklynNY11201
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354 Butler St, Unit Furnished studio apt
354 Butler StBrooklyn, NY 11217
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90 Sands
90 Sands StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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109 Joralemon St
109 Joralemon StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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288 Clinton St
288 Clinton StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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323 Pine
323-325 Pine StJersey City, NJ 07304
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Brooklyn Heights
138 Joralemon StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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75 Pineapple St
75 Pineapple StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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537 Clinton St
537 Clinton StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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430 13th St
430 13th StBrooklyn, NY 11215
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269 Henry St
269 Henry StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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Andy's Place
215 20th StBrooklyn, NY 11232
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358 Henry Street
358 Henry StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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424 Whiton St Apartments
424 Whiton StJersey City, NJ 07304
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295J
295 Johnston AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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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 | $3,509 | $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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Cheapest Available Governors Island Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Governors Island area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at EHS St George Towers priced from $1,396. 295J has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Governors Island apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| EHS St George Towers | Shared Triple Room | Studio,1BA | $1,396 |
| 295J | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Atlas | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,286 |
| FOUND Study Brooklyn Heights | Single - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,650 |
| Vantage Collection | Studio1 Bath-E5 | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
| 225 Grand | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,925 |
| 70 Greene | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,946 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Governors Island, NY
As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Governors Island area is the $0.97 price per square foot 133 23rd St Model at 133 23rd St, Unit 3F in the in the Bush Terminal neighborhood starting from $2,915. The second greatest value Governors Island apartment is the 461 3rd Ave Model at 461 3rd Ave, Unit 3 starting at $4,500 with a $4.50 price per square foot in the Park Slope neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Governors Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 133 23rd St, Unit 3F | 133 23rd St | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| 461 3rd Ave, Unit 3 | 461 3rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.50 |
| 18 Park | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $4.43 |
| 235 Grand | 2 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $4.91 |
| 354 Butler St, Unit Furnished studio apt | 354 Butler St | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 138 9th St, Unit Roommate | 138 9th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 130 Water St, Unit 9C | 130 Water St | 1BR,1BA | $4.93 |
| The Gotham | 1 Bed 1 Bath D | 1BR,1BA | $4.73 |
| 225 Grand | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.58 |
| Atlas | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.99 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New York 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 our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $2,946.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Governors Island?
The cheapest apartment in Governors Island is 295J which is listed at $2,770, while the average apartment in Governors Island costs $11,300.
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 14 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 $223 which is $11,077 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Governors Island.
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