1 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY (78 Rentals)
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The Highland

Altara

The Hawthorne

Fairfield At Cedarhurst

Fairfield Courtyard At Woodmere
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Fairfield Estates At Stewart Manor

Douglaston Squire

The Promenade at Central

The Plaza 360

Fairfield Metro at Floral Park

Fairfield Gables At Cedarhurst Village

Fairfield Manor At Douglaston

The Vantage

Fairfield Estates At Woodmere
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Fairfield West Broadway At Hewlett

62-42 99th St, Unit 1st Fl 99th ST

7104 Fresh Pond Rd, Unit 4

1110 William St

37 Woodmere Blvd

77 S Tyson Ave

81-59 Commonwealth Blvd

41 Carman Ave

205 Steven Pl
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360 Central Ave

141-19 Union Tpke

25 Fletcher Ave

230 Highland Pl

43-60-60 Douglaston Pkwy

208 Eldert Ln

67-47 Alderton St

206 Elton St

191-11 Jamaica Ave

10460 Queens Blvd
Jamaica, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jamaica?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Jamaica Studio Apartments | $2,448 | $1,275 | $7,250 |
Jamaica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $900 | $4,750 |
Jamaica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,136 | $1,920 | $10,000+ |
Jamaica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,389 | $2,700 | $5,500 |
Jamaica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,894 | $1,130 | $8,800 |
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Getting Around Jamaica, NY
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
87 / 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 1 Bedroom Jamaica Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Jamaica with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Jamaica is at Fairfield At Far Rockaway listed at $1,880.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Jamaica Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Jamaica is $2,406.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Jamaica Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Jamaica is a 1,263 square feet unit starting from $3,005 at The Plaza 360.
What is the average size for Jamaica 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Jamaica is currently 614 sq ft.
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