
Cheap Homes for Rent in Roosevelt Island Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,700 (5 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home

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Roosevelt Island, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Roosevelt Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Roosevelt Island 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,022 | $3,750 | $10,000+ |
Roosevelt Island 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,576 | $1,710 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 5 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 The Octagon priced from $3,332. 252-254 E 74th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,800. Here are the most affordable Roosevelt Island apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Octagon | S3 | Studio,1BA | $3,332 |
252-254 E 74th St | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $3,800 |
27 on 27th | 1 Bedroom - A Line | 1BR,1BA | $3,908 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Island, NY
As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt Island area is the $7.69 price per square foot 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Model at The Wellesley in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $10,000. The second greatest value Roosevelt Island apartment is the A05 Model at The Caldwell starting at $5,782 with a $7.03 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. |
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The Wellesley | 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $7.69 |
The Caldwell | A05 | 1BR,1BA | $7.03 |
1413 Second Ave | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
450 E 78th St, Unit 4H | 450 E 78th St | 2BR,1BA | $8.39 |
27 on 27th | 1 Bedroom - Large C Line | 1BR,1BA | $7.33 |
Manhattan Park | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.80 |
Tower 28 | 17-45 K | Studio ,1BA | $7.49 |
252-254 E 74th St | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $7.60 |
The Octagon | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $6.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Roosevelt Island
What type of rentals are currently available in Roosevelt Island?
There are currently 1014 Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Island, NY with pricing that ranges from $2,520 to $22,320. There are also 149 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Roosevelt Island ranging from $1,710 to $17,900.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Roosevelt Island?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Roosevelt Island ranges from $1,710 to $17,900 with an average monthly rent of $5,491.
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