Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Governors Island Neighborhood of New York, NY (497 Rentals)

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The most luxurious Apartments in the Governors Island area of New York with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New York, including New York. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Luxury Living Rating

This residential submarket ranks as one of the best-regarded luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Governors Island

How much are Studio apartments in Governors Island?

There are currently 2,971 Studio Apartments in Governors Island with rent ranges from $1,545 to $10,073 with an average price of $3,738.

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 $1,050 to $11,942 with an average monthly rent of $4,261.

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 $3,200 to $20,431. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,712.

How expensive are Governors Island Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 361 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Governors Island on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $14,100 - averaging $6,655 for the location.

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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.