Cheap Homes for Rent in South Jamaica Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,700 (9 Rentals)

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Yorkside Towers IStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
ParkHill CityStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Ruby SquareN5231BR,1BA$2,840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Jamaica, NY

As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Jamaica area is the $2.00 price per square foot 12912 Kew Gardens Rd Model at 12912 Kew Gardens Rd, Unit #3 in the in the Pomonok neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value South Jamaica apartment is the 11915 195th St Model at 11915 195th St, Unit #1 starting at $3,705 with a $3.71 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.
12912 Kew Gardens Rd, Unit #312912 Kew Gardens Rd3BR,2BA$2.00
11915 195th St, Unit #111915 195th St4BR,1BA$3.71
MODA2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.49
ParkHill CityStudioStudio ,1BA$3.25
The Italic ApartmentsS04Studio ,1BA$6.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Jamaica

What type of rentals are currently available in South Jamaica?

There are currently 429 Apartments for Rent in South Jamaica, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $8,884. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Jamaica ranging from $1,750 to $5,250.

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 $1,750 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,238.

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 $3,000 to $8,884, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,705.

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