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4 Pleasant Plains Ave

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Kings Plaza

Portside II

Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community

453 Grove St

593 Penn St
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Market Living

Marineview Apartments

171 Chauncey St

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Mansard Gardens

108 Kennedy Blvd, Unit 15

904 2nd Ave
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110 Market St

303 Broadway
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500 Bond St

468 4th Ave, Unit Third Floor
Staten Island, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Staten Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Staten Island Studio Apartments | $2,152 | $890 | $2,850 |
Cheap Staten Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $1,017 | $3,830 |
Cheap Staten Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $1,209 | $6,000 |
Cheap Staten Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,123 | $1,397 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Staten Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,721 | $1,897 | $3,600 |
Staten Island 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,696 | $3,000 | $4,680 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Staten Island, NY
Pricing Updated: 06/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the Staten Island, NY area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Staten Island Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Princes Bay | $2,400 | $1,695 | 2 |
Oakwood | $3,200 | $2,295 | 3 |
Tottenville | $3,379 | $890 | 107 |
Cheapest Available Staten Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Staten Island, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Senior Horizon in the Bergen Point neighborhood priced from $1,205. Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community in the Elizabeth Port neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,229. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Staten Island apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Senior Horizon | 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,205 |
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
Market Living | Studio - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
4 Pleasant Plains Ave | PP | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Staten Island, NY
As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Staten Island area is the $1.60 price per square foot 434 S 5th St Model at 434 S 5th St, Unit 434 S 5th St in the in the Peterstown neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Staten Island apartment is the 285 Albourne Ave Model at 285 Albourne Ave starting at $2,400 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Tottenville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Staten Island apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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434 S 5th St, Unit 434 S 5th St | 434 S 5th St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
285 Albourne Ave | 285 Albourne Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
86 W 10th St, Unit floor 1 | 86 W 10th St | 5BR,3BA | $2.06 |
682 Broadway, Unit 3R | 682 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
682 Broadway, Unit 3 | 682 Broadway | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
468 4th Ave, Unit Third Floor | 468 4th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Markham Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
147 Inslee Pl, Unit 3R | 147 Inslee Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Senior Horizon | 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Staten Island Overview
Ah, Staten Island, one of the most blue collar and proud destinations in all of the New York boroughs. The southernmost tip of not only the Big Apple but also the entire Empire State, the aptly named locale is a fantastic place to call home, flush with job opportunities, exciting nightlife and some of the most colorful residents you are apt to meet in all of New York.
Why live in Staten Island, NY?
Considerably more affordable than outlying New York city boroughs like Manhattan or Brooklyn, Staten Island offers an easy charm all its own. Ideal for families, this blue collar hot spot is a consistently growing hot spot for industry jobs, and the natural scenery of the beaches and seafood eateries don't hurt much either. A large number of public parks and recreation area also contribute to making Staten Island a favorite.
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Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
63 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Staten Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Staten Island?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Staten Island is at Market Living listed at $1,525.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Staten Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Staten Island Apartment is $1,229 at Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Staten Island Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Staten Island is starting from $1,025 at Markham Gardens.
What is the most affordable Staten Island Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Staten Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harbortown Terrace and starts from $3,050.
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