Cheap Homes for Rent in Roosevelt Island Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,100 (10 Rentals)

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Roosevelt Island, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roosevelt Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roosevelt Island area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,910. 206 East 70th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,725. Here are the most affordable Roosevelt Island apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - G4BR,2BA$1,910
206 East 70th Street206 EAST 70TH STREET - LOFT STUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$2,725
The OctagonS3Studio,1BA$2,947

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Island, NY

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt Island area is the $4.55 price per square foot Flex 4 / 2.5 Bathroom Model at Manhattan Park in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $6,600. The second greatest value Roosevelt Island apartment is the Belon Model at The Oyster starting at $6,000 with a $4.94 price per square foot in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roosevelt Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Manhattan ParkFlex 4 / 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$4.55
The OysterBelon2BR,2BA$4.94
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - H4BR,2BA$1.85
450 E 78th St, Unit 4H450 E 78th St2BR,1BA$4.90
1406 2nd Ave, Unit 3A1406 2nd Ave2BR,1BA$5.07
1390 1/2 2nd Ave, Unit 2A1390 1/2 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$6.13
The OctagonA41BR,1BA$6.53
View 34One Bedroom A1E1BR,1BA$6.57
Riverwalk CrossingStudio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$6.85
27 on 27thStudio - F Line with TerraceStudio ,1BA$6.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roosevelt Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Roosevelt Island?

There are currently 1056 Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Island, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,725 to $27,120. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Roosevelt Island ranging from $2,100 to $19,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Roosevelt Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Roosevelt Island ranges from $2,100 to $19,950 with an average monthly rent of $8,127.

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