Cheap Homes for Rent in Roosevelt Island Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,100 (15 Rentals)

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Roosevelt Island, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roosevelt Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roosevelt Island area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,860. 1370-1374 York Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here are the most affordable Roosevelt Island apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - D4BR,2BA$1,860
1370-1374 York Ave2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,650
Skylimit TowerTerrace1BR,1BA$3,050
The OctagonS3Studio,1BA$3,319
27 on 27thStudio - F Line with TerraceStudio,1BA$3,486

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Island, NY

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt Island area is the $4.94 price per square foot Belon Model at The Oyster in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Roosevelt Island apartment is the 4 Bed 2 Bath - D Model at The Reserve starting at $1,860 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roosevelt Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The OysterBelon2BR,2BA$4.94
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - D4BR,2BA$1.72
1370-1374 York Ave2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.31
88 East End Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$7.86
The Wellesley1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$7.46
Manhattan Park1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.59
The OctagonA41BR,1BA$6.67
The Ashford NYCPH DStudio ,1BA$7.88
27 on 27thStudio - F Line with TerraceStudio ,1BA$7.10
Skylimit Tower1 Balcony1BR,1BA$6.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roosevelt Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Roosevelt Island?

There are currently 1060 Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Island, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $26,500. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Roosevelt Island ranging from $2,100 to $17,500.

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 $2,100 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,122.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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