Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Liberty Island Neighborhood of New York, NY from $900 (123 Rentals)

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Post Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Post Towers

71 West StNew York, NY 10006
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37 Wall Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

37 Wall Street

37 Wall StNew York, NY 10005
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property at 115 Harrison Ave

$1,080

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$1,080

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115 Harrison Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
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41 Randolph Ave
$1,650 - $2,600
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$1,650 - $2,600

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

41 Randolph Ave

41 Randolph AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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property at 41 Harmon St

$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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41 Harmon St

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 202 Clerk St

$1,850 - $3,000

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202 Clerk St

Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 189 Van Horne St

$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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189 Van Horne St

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 334 Communipaw Ave

$2,000 - $2,200

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334 Communipaw Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 680 Grand St

$2,000 - $2,100

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680 Grand St

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 558 Communipaw Ave

$1,938 - $2,370

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558 Communipaw Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 660 Grand St

$2,169 - $2,215

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660 Grand St

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 270 Marin Blvd

$2,200

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270 Marin Blvd

Jersey CityNJ07302
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546 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
$2,200 - $2,600
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546 Martin Luther King Jr Dr

546 Martin Luther King Jr DrJersey City, NJ 07304
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Liberty Island, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Liberty Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Liberty Island area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at The Solis priced from $1,938. Oliver on the Hudson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Liberty Island apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SolisSolis 4Studio,1BA$1,938
Oliver on the HudsonS1Studio,1BA$2,200
The HavenUnit X05Studio,1BA$2,250
AtlasS1Studio,1BA$2,432

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Liberty Island, NY

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Liberty Island area is the $2.32 price per square foot 133 Arlington Ave Model at 133 Arlington Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Liberty Island apartment is the 29 Skyline Dr Model at 29 Skyline Dr starting at $3,000 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Liberty Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
133 Arlington Ave, Unit 3133 Arlington Ave3BR,2BA$2.32
29 Skyline Dr29 Skyline Dr2BR,1BA$2.50
311 Pine - The PineB42BR,2BA$2.92
24 Fulton Ave, Unit 224 Fulton Ave3BR,1BA$2.50
159 Bidwell Ave, Unit 2159 Bidwell Ave3BR,1BA$2.60
41 Randolph Ave41 Randolph Ave3BR,1BA$2.60
269 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 2C269 Martin Luther King Jr Dr3BR,1BA$2.60
473 Ocean Ave, Unit 3R473 Ocean Ave3BR,1BA$2.35
366 Forrest St, Unit 4366 Forrest St2BR,1BA$3.00
800 Ocean Ave, Unit Apt. #3800 Ocean Ave1BR,1BA$3.00

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in NYC

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Liberty Island, New York, NY

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central New York City. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Liberty Island Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Liberty Island?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Liberty Island is under $2,432.

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

The cheapest apartment in Liberty Island is The Solis which is listed at $2,123, while the average apartment in Liberty Island costs $7,275.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Liberty 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 8 regular apartments in Liberty 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 Liberty Island?

Cheap apartments in Liberty Island have an average cost of $108 which is $7,167 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Liberty Island.

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