
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Jamaica Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,100 (41 Rentals)
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119-19 Guy R Brewer Blvd

14638 175th St

146-38 175th St

180 180th St

116-44A Lincoln St

179-11 Eveleth Rd

Locust Manor Senior Citizen Residence 62+
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107-33 115th St

165-15 Foch Blvd

164-30 Hillside Ave

105-41 189th St

88-09 148th St

162-20 89th Ave

164-03 89th Ave

15001 88th Ave
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89-15 144th St

Kings Park 148

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Americana Tower

Alsop Court

Lovag Hall

88-15 144th St

166-05 88th Ave
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8921 153rd St

90-10 149th St

90-36 149th St

83-74 Talbot St

Park Haven

Hillside Gardens
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Belair Park

One Archer

Hillside Tower

83-40 Austin St

153-12 122nd Ave
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Yorkside Towers II
South Jamaica, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Jamaica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Jamaica Studio Apartments | $2,347 | $1,575 | $2,950 |
| South Jamaica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $1,650 | $3,219 |
| South Jamaica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,148 | $2,400 | $4,500 |
| South Jamaica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,406 | $2,500 | $4,710 |
| South Jamaica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,925 | $3,200 | $4,400 |
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Cheapest Available South Jamaica Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Jamaica area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Yorkside Towers II priced from $2,100. ParkHill City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable South Jamaica apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkside Towers II | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| ParkHill City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
| Parkhill City | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Ruby Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
| MODA | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $3,285 |
| The Italic Apartments | A05 | 1BR,1BA | $4,811 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Jamaica, NY
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Jamaica area is the $2.82 price per square foot 13269 Metropolitan Ave Model at 13269 Metropolitan Ave, Unit 2nd FL in the in the South Jamaica neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value South Jamaica apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at MODA starting at $3,285 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Pomonok neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Jamaica apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13269 Metropolitan Ave, Unit 2nd FL | 13269 Metropolitan Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| MODA | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| The Italic Apartments | A04 | 1BR,1BA | $6.97 |
| Parkhill City | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.67 |
| ParkHill City | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.18 |
| Ruby Square | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Jamaica, New York, NY
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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Jamaica, New York, NY
REDWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Jamaica Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Jamaica?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Jamaica is at ParkHill City listed at $2,300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Jamaica Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Jamaica Apartment is $2,100 at Yorkside Towers II.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Jamaica Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Jamaica is starting from $3,100 at ParkHill City.
What is the most affordable South Jamaica Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Jamaica Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at ParkHill City and starts from $4,500.
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