Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jamaica Neighborhood of Jamaica, NY from $1,400 (33 Rentals)
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ParkHill City

Hillside Tower

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Downtown Jamaica, Jamaica, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Jamaica?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Jamaica Studio Apartments | $2,427 | $1,899 | $3,200 |
Downtown Jamaica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,478 | $1,700 | $3,125 |
Downtown Jamaica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,067 | $2,450 | $4,000 |
Downtown Jamaica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,433 | $2,800 | $5,000 |
Downtown Jamaica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $3,500 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Jamaica Neighborhood of Jamaica, NY.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Jamaica Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Jamaica area of Jamaica, NY is a Studio unit found at Park Haven priced from $1,899. ParkHill City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jamaica apartments for rent in Jamaica, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Haven | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,899 |
ParkHill City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Hillside Tower | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Hillside Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,599 |
MODA | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jamaica, NY
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jamaica area is the $1.67 price per square foot 9022 143rd St Model at 9022 143rd St, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the South Jamaica neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown Jamaica apartment is the 14518 107th Ave Model at 14518 107th Ave, Unit 2nd fl starting at $2,450 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Rochdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Jamaica apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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9022 143rd St, Unit 2nd Floor | 9022 143rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
14518 107th Ave, Unit 2nd fl | 14518 107th Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.45 |
MODA | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.31 |
ParkHill City | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
Hillside Park | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.73 |
Park Haven | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Jamaica, Jamaica, NY
Ranked #10
Among neighborhoods in Jamaica, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Jamaica, Jamaica, NY
Ps 182 Samantha Smith
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Jamaica, Jamaica, NY
Ps 182 Samantha Smith
School data provided by Great Schools
Getting Around the Downtown Jamaica Neighborhood in Jamaica, NY
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
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 Downtown Jamaica Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Jamaica?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Jamaica is under $2,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Jamaica?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Jamaica is Park Haven which is listed at $2,299, while the average apartment in Downtown Jamaica costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Jamaica?
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 99 regular apartments in Downtown Jamaica 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 Downtown Jamaica?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Jamaica have an average cost of $353 which is $3,147 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Jamaica.
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