
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Jamaica Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,100 (34 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Jamaica?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Jamaica Studio Apartments | $2,580 | $1,575 | $3,800 |
South Jamaica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $1,500 | $3,125 |
South Jamaica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,896 | $2,300 | $4,000 |
South Jamaica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,390 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
South Jamaica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,501 | $3,300 | $3,705 |
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Cheapest Available South Jamaica Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Jamaica area of New York, 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 South Jamaica apartments for rent in New York, 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 South Jamaica, NY
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South 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 South Jamaica apartment is the 10927 Lefferts Blvd Model at 10927 Lefferts Blvd, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,500 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the South Jamaica neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South 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 |
10927 Lefferts Blvd, Unit 2nd Floor | 10927 Lefferts Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.27 |
14518 107th Ave, Unit 2nd fl | 14518 107th Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.45 |
11543 Mexico St, Unit 2nd Fl / finished Attic | 11543 Mexico St | 3BR,1BA | $3.20 |
17841 Anderson Rd, Unit Lux JFK Apt w Balcony etc | 17841 Anderson Rd | 2BR,1BA | $3.68 |
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Jamaica Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Jamaica?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Jamaica is under $2,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Jamaica?
The cheapest apartment in South Jamaica is Park Haven which is listed at $2,299, while the average apartment in South Jamaica costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 3 regular apartments in South 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 South Jamaica?
Cheap apartments in South Jamaica have an average cost of $182 which is $3,318 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Jamaica.
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