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Far Rockaway, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Far Rockaway?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Far Rockaway Studio Apartments | $1,889 | $1,000 | $2,600 |
Far Rockaway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,440 | $900 | $3,400 |
Far Rockaway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,974 | $2,000 | $4,340 |
Far Rockaway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,351 | $2,421 | $4,000 |
Far Rockaway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,235 | $3,705 | $5,000 |
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Getting Around Far Rockaway, NY
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
73 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far Rockaway Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Far Rockaway?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Far Rockaway is under $2,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Far Rockaway?
The cheapest apartment in Far Rockaway is Fairfield At Far Rockaway which is listed at $1,880, while the average apartment in Far Rockaway costs $3,620.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Far Rockaway?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Far Rockaway that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Far Rockaway?
Cheap apartments in Far Rockaway have an average cost of $806 which is $2,814 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Far Rockaway.
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