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Jamaica, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jamaica, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jamaica, NY area range in price from $1,000 to $12,888 with an overall median price of $4,496. The three Jamaica neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Addisleigh Park at $1,600, Rochdale at $1,574, and South Jamaica at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jamaica Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Addisleigh Park$2,750$1,6003
Rochdale$3,232$1,5746
South Jamaica$3,400$1,00017
South Ozone Park$3,400$1,60030
Rochdale Village$3,464$1,5004
Briarwood$3,500$1,79930
Downtown Jamaica$3,500$1,79927
Richmond Hill$3,700$1,60018
Jamaica Hills$3,800$1,8503
St Albans$3,902$1,00027

Cheapest Available Jamaica Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jamaica, NY is a Studio unit found at Park Haven in the Rochdale neighborhood priced from $1,799. South Grove Apartments in the Central Valley Stream neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jamaica apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park HavenStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
South Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Fairfield At Far RockawayResidence EStudio,1BA$1,850
Maple Crest Apartments at Valley StreamOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,890
ParkHill CityStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Fairfield Tudor At HewlettResidence 6AStudio,1BA$1,930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jamaica area is the $2.33 price per square foot 415 84th St Model at 415 84th St, Unit 2 in the in the Dyker Heights neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Jamaica apartment is the 1943 Cropsey Ave Model at 1943 Cropsey Ave, Unit 3 starting at $3,100 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Bath Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jamaica apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
415 84th St, Unit 2415 84th St2BR,2BA$2.33
1943 Cropsey Ave, Unit 31943 Cropsey Ave4BR,1BA$2.30
Q-East2 BR, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.33
46-15 Beach Channel Dr, Unit 146-15 Beach Channel Dr2BR,2BA$1.67
13024 124th St, Unit 2 Bedrooms13024 124th St2BR,1BA$2.17
Fairfield Residences At Cedarhurst Park HouseResidence D52BR,1BA$2.47
Fairfield Tudor At HewlettOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.47
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2.10
4609 Beach Channel Dr4609 Beach Channel Dr2BR,2BA$2.44
11579 219th St, Unit 1L11579 219th StStudio ,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica

What type of rentals are currently available in Jamaica?

There are currently 4659 Apartments for Rent in Jamaica, NY with pricing that ranges from $900 to $14,644. There are also 439 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jamaica ranging from $1,200 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jamaica?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jamaica ranges from $1,200 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,766.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jamaica?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jamaica range from $2,500 to $5,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,777 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

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