
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Jamaica Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,100 (45 Rentals)
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145 145th Dr

115-28 146th St, Unit LL

118-16 101st Ave

147-46 223rd St

118-16 101st Ave

129-38 154th St

120-03 115th Ave

115-10 120th St
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116-02 Farmers Blvd

ParkHill City

177-37 137th Ave

Locust Manor Senior Citizen Residence 62+

107-33 115th St

164-30 Hillside Ave

88-09 148th St

162-20 89th Ave

164-03 89th Ave
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15001 88th Ave

Hudson House

Jamaica Seven Luxury Apartments

88-15 144th St

Lovag Hall

89-15 144th St

Kings Park 148

Americana Tower

Alsop Court
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166-05 88th Ave

Park House Luxury Apartments

8921 153rd St

90-36 149th St

90-10 149th St

83-74 Talbot St

Park Haven

Hillside Gardens

Elmbr Court
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Jamaica Seven Luxury Apartments

Belair Park

One Archer

Hillside Tower

89-15 Parsons Blvd

Alvista Rise

87-84 165th St

Lakewood Ave

107-53 Remington St
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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 | $2,455 | $1,575 | $4,000 |
| South Jamaica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $1,800 | $3,346 |
| South Jamaica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,136 | $2,300 | $4,250 |
| South Jamaica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,379 | $2,600 | $4,710 |
| South Jamaica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $4,000 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Jamaica Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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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 Studio unit found at ParkHill City priced from $2,250. Parkhill City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here are the most affordable South Jamaica apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ParkHill City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| Parkhill City | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| MODA | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,620 |
| Ruby Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,219 |
| The Italic Apartments | S04 | Studio,1BA | $3,641 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Jamaica, NY
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Jamaica area is the $3.13 price per square foot 12917 Harry Douglass Way Model at 12917 Harry Douglass Way, Unit 1 in the in the Rochdale neighborhood starting from $3,753. The second greatest value South Jamaica apartment is the 16814 144th Rd Model at 16814 144th Rd, Unit Floor 1 starting at $2,800 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Rochdale 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12917 Harry Douglass Way, Unit 1 | 12917 Harry Douglass Way | 3BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| 16814 144th Rd, Unit Floor 1 | 16814 144th Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Parkhill City | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.67 |
| MODA | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.69 |
| ParkHill City | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.09 |
| Ruby Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.04 |
| The Italic Apartments | S02 | Studio ,1BA | $7.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Jamaica, New York, NY
Ranked #83
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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 $2,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Jamaica Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Jamaica Apartment is $2,500 at Parkhill City.
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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