Cheap Homes for Rent in South Jamaica Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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South Jamaica, New York, NY Local Guide

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 $1,900. Ruby Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,850. Here are the most affordable South Jamaica apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ParkHill CityStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Ruby SquareN0427Studio,1BA$2,850
15002 Hillside Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Jamaica, NY

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Jamaica area is the $1.41 price per square foot 17941 144th Ave Model at 17941 144th Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Rochdale neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value South Jamaica apartment is the 11945 Sutphin Blvd Model at 11945 Sutphin Blvd, Unit First floor Apt starting at $4,300 with a $1.79 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17941 144th Ave, Unit 217941 144th Ave4BR,2BA$1.41
11945 Sutphin Blvd, Unit First floor Apt11945 Sutphin Blvd4BR,2BA$1.79
12912 Kew Gardens Rd, Unit #312912 Kew Gardens Rd3BR,2BA$2.13
17724 106th Ave, Unit 177-24 106th Ave17724 106th Ave3BR,1BA$3.06
14327 181st St, Unit 214327 181st St2BR,1BA$2.41
MODA2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.54
17411 109th Ave17411 109th Ave2BR,1BA$3.00
84-24 129th St, Unit Ground84-24 129th St1BR,1BA$2.86
ParkHill CityStudioStudio ,1BA$3.25
15002 Hillside Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Jamaica, New York, NY

Ranked #109

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Jamaica

What type of rentals are currently available in South Jamaica?

There are currently 453 Apartments for Rent in South Jamaica, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,900 to $5,000. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Jamaica ranging from $1,200 to $5,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Jamaica?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Jamaica ranges from $1,200 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,100.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Jamaica?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Jamaica range from $2,350 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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