Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jamaica Estates Neighborhood of Queens, NY from $900 (20 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jamaica Estates?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jamaica Estates Studio Apartments | $2,427 | $1,899 | $3,200 |
Jamaica Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $1,400 | $3,200 |
Jamaica Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $2,500 | $4,000 |
Jamaica Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,485 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
Jamaica Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,650 | $3,500 | $5,800 |
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Cheapest Available Jamaica Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jamaica Estates 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 Jamaica Estates 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 |
Jamica Estates | 3E | 2BR,1BA | $2,499 |
Hillside Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jamaica Estates, NY
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jamaica Estates area is the $4.31 price per square foot Studio / 1 Bathroom Model at MODA in the in the Rochdale neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Jamaica Estates apartment is the Studio Model at ParkHill City starting at $1,900 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the Rochdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jamaica Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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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 Jamaica Estates Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jamaica Estates?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jamaica Estates is under $2,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jamaica Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Jamaica Estates is Park Haven which is listed at $2,299, while the average apartment in Jamaica Estates costs $8,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jamaica Estates?
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 130 regular apartments in Jamaica Estates 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 Jamaica Estates?
Cheap apartments in Jamaica Estates have an average cost of $367 which is $8,133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jamaica Estates.
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