Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Governors Island Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (41 Rentals)
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Governors Island, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Governors Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Governors Island Studio Apartments | $4,311 | $1,914 | $10,000+ |
Governors Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,704 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Governors Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,882 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
Governors Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,286 | $3,295 | $10,000+ |
Governors Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,691 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Governors Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Governors Island area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 295J priced from $2,630. Lenox has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,963. Here are the most affordable Governors Island apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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295J | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2,630 |
Lenox | S4 | Studio,1BA | $2,963 |
225 Grand | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,996 |
The Brooklyner | Studio B Line floors 5-50 | Studio,1BA | $3,105 |
18 Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,151 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Governors Island, NY
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Governors Island area is the $3.39 price per square foot 517 Grand St Model at 517 Grand St, Unit 1st Floor Duplex in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $4,750. The second greatest value Governors Island apartment is the 170 14th St Model at 170 14th St, Unit Park Slope starting at $3,868 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the Park Slope neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Governors Island apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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517 Grand St, Unit 1st Floor Duplex | 517 Grand St | 4BR,2BA | $3.39 |
170 14th St, Unit Park Slope | 170 14th St | 4BR,1BA | $2.98 |
62 Sussex St, Unit #3 | 62 Sussex St | 2BR,1BA | $3.89 |
177 YORK St, Unit 2 | 177 YORK St | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
354 Butler St | 354 Butler St | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
138 9th St | 138 9th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
331 16th St, Unit Apt 3 | 331 16th St | 3BR,1BA | $4.09 |
450 GRAND St, Unit 3 | 450 GRAND St | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
295J | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
270 Marin Blvd, Unit 6F | 270 Marin Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGovernors Island, New York, NY
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Best Local Schools in Governors Island, New York, NY
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Best Local Schools in Governors Island, New York, NY
Ps 15 Patrick F Daly
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Getting Around the Governors Island Neighborhood in New York, NY
Walk Score®
13 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
30 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
63 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 Governors Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Governors Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Governors Island is under $3,151.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Governors Island?
The cheapest apartment in Governors Island is 295J which is listed at $2,630, while the average apartment in Governors Island costs $7,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Governors Island?
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 22 regular apartments in Governors Island 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 Governors Island?
Cheap apartments in Governors Island have an average cost of $421 which is $7,429 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Governors Island.
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