
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roosevelt Island Neighborhood of New York, NY from $500 (45 Rentals)
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1366 York Ave

236-238 E 78th St

418 East 81st Street

410 E 81st St

443 East 78th Street

424 East 66th Street

220 East 74th Street
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342 East 76th Street

50 East End Avenue

1427 York Ave

324 East 66th Street

The Oxford Houses

1450 Second Avenue

426 East 66th Street

357 E 68th St

225 24TH Street
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527 E 78th

513 East 82nd Street

322 East 74th Street

403 E 70th St

244 East 78th Street

414 E 77th St

1470 First Ave

233 East 77th Street

344 E 62nd St
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350 East 65 Street

1043-1045 Lexington Ave

418 E 73rd St

450 East 81st Street

405 East 77th Street

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211-213 East 73rd Street

346 E 62nd St

328 East 66th Street
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425 East 77th Street

415 E 73rd St

400 East 74th Street

307 East 76th Street

1382 1st Avenue

405 East 69th Street

334 East 74th Street

Beta House

Riverwalk Park
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Roosevelt Island, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Roosevelt Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Island Studio Apartments | $4,704 | $2,793 | $8,588 |
| Roosevelt Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,434 | $2,650 | $7,630 |
| Roosevelt Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,096 | $3,780 | $10,000+ |
| Roosevelt Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,443 | $5,900 | $10,000+ |
| Roosevelt Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Roosevelt Island Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Roosevelt Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roosevelt Island area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 27 on 27th priced from $2,886. The Octagon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,361. Here are the most affordable Roosevelt Island apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 on 27th | Studio - F Line with Terrace | Studio,1BA | $2,886 |
| The Octagon | S3 | Studio,1BA | $3,361 |
| The York | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,379 |
| 252-254 E 74th St | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $3,500 |
| Riverwalk Crossing | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,230 |
| Riverwalk Point | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,325 |
| Tower 28 | 5-30 B | 1BR,1BA | $4,512 |
| Manhattan Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Island, NY
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt Island area is the $8.10 price per square foot 420 E 64th St Model at 420 E 64th St, Unit W7H in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $15,000. The second greatest value Roosevelt Island apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at The York starting at $11,500 with a $8.85 price per square foot in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roosevelt Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420 E 64th St, Unit W7H | 420 E 64th St | 4BR,3BA | $8.10 |
| The York | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $8.85 |
| Manhattan Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $5.53 |
| 27 on 27th | 1 Bedroom - E Line | 1BR,1BA | $6.90 |
| Tower 28 | 5-30 B | 1BR,1BA | $6.76 |
| The Octagon | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $7.11 |
| The Wellesley | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $7.62 |
| 341 E 79th St | 341 E 79th St | 2BR,1BA | $7.67 |
| 252-254 E 74th St | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $7.00 |
| 440 E 79th St | 440 E 79th St | Studio ,1BA | $7.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRoosevelt Island, New York, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roosevelt Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Roosevelt Island?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Roosevelt Island is at 27 on 27th listed at $2,886.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Roosevelt Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Roosevelt Island Apartment is $3,910 at 27 on 27th.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Roosevelt Island Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Roosevelt Island is starting from $4,700 at Manhattan Park.
What is the most affordable Roosevelt Island Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Roosevelt Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 252-254 E 74th St and starts from $5,900.
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