Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Island, NY from $300 (28 Rentals)
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23 E 109th St

23 E 109th St

23 E 109th St

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Roosevelt Island, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Roosevelt Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Roosevelt Island Studio Apartments | $4,695 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Roosevelt Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,660 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Roosevelt Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,513 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Roosevelt Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,561 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Roosevelt Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,901 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
Roosevelt Island 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,574 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Roosevelt Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Roosevelt Island, NY is a Studio unit found at 519 E 83rd St in the Upper East Side neighborhood priced from $2,600. 312 E 51st St in the Midtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roosevelt Island apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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519 E 83rd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,600 |
312 E 51st St | studio 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
Metro View | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Island, NY
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt Island area is the $3.41 price per square foot 3104 31st Ave Model at 3104 31st Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood starting from $5,450. The second greatest value Roosevelt Island apartment is the 31-30 37th St Model at 31-30 37th St, Unit 5 starting at $3,195 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roosevelt Island apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3104 31st Ave, Unit 3 | 3104 31st Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.41 |
31-30 37th St, Unit 5 | 31-30 37th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.55 |
3212 23rd St, Unit 2 | 3212 23rd St | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
1829 26th Ave, Unit 3 | 1829 26th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
3156 31st St, Unit 2 | 3156 31st St | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
3707 36th Ave, Unit 2 | 3707 36th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
3220 35th St, Unit 2 | 3220 35th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
3434 10th St, Unit 2 | 3434 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
2545 32nd St, Unit 1 | 2545 32nd St | Studio ,1BA | $3.50 |
122 India St, Unit 3c | 122 India St | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around Roosevelt Island, NY
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
94 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roosevelt Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Roosevelt Island?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Roosevelt Island is at 519 E 83rd St listed at $2,600.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Roosevelt Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Roosevelt Island Apartment is $2,750 at Metro View.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Roosevelt Island Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Roosevelt Island is starting from $3,100 at Metro View.
What is the most affordable Roosevelt Island Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Roosevelt Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 207 East 37th Street and starts from $4,800.
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