Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Liberty Island Neighborhood of New York, NY from $900 (141 Rentals)

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Post Towers

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

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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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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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115 Harrison Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 183 Carteret Ave

$1,599

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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183 Carteret Ave, Unit A, Unit A

183 Carteret Ave
Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 90 Harmon St

$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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90 Harmon St

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 41 Harmon St

$1,760

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41 Harmon St

Jersey CityNJ07304

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$1,995 - $2,300

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89 Bostwick Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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Liberty Island, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Liberty Island Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whitlock Mills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,929
The SolisSolis 4Studio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Liberty Island, NY

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Liberty Island area is the $2.30 price per square foot 24 Fulton Ave Model at 24 Fulton Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Liberty Island apartment is the 152 Van Horne St Model at 152 Van Horne St, Unit 3 starting at $2,000 with a $2.00 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.
24 Fulton Ave, Unit 224 Fulton Ave3BR,1BA$2.30
152 Van Horne St, Unit 3152 Van Horne St2BR,1BA$2.00
8 Van Nostrand Ave, Unit Upper Floors8 Van Nostrand Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.30
215 Woodward St, Unit 8 Park View 2 BR215 Woodward St2BR,1BA$2.39
Whitlock Mills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
261 Halladay St, Unit Basement261 Halladay St2BR,1BA$2.31
32 Clerk St, Unit 1R32 Clerk St2BR,1BA$2.31
151 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 3L151 Wilkinson Ave2BR,1BA$2.37
124 Virginia Ave, Unit 1F124 Virginia Ave2BR,1BA$2.25
54 Harrison Ave, Unit 454 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$2.44

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Liberty Island, New York, NY

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,950.

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

The cheapest apartment in Liberty Island is Whitlock Mills which is listed at $1,929, while the average apartment in Liberty Island costs $7,700.

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 $151 which is $7,549 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Liberty Island.

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