Cheap Homes for Rent in Roosevelt Island, NY from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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property at 1521 York Ave

1521 York Ave

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property at 133 Avenue D

133 Avenue D

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property at 208 E 95th St

208 E 95th St

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property at 2028 2nd Ave

2028 2nd Ave

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property at 509 E 87th St

509 E 87th St

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property at 1523 York Ave

1523 York Ave

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property at 375 E 10th St

375 E 10th St

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property at 348 E 110th St

348 E 110th St

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property at 345 E 21st St

345 E 21st St

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property at 3111 Heath Ave

3111 Heath Ave

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property at 512 E 117th St

512 E 117th St

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property at 26-05 28th St

26-05 28th St

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property at 171 E 101st St

171 E 101st St

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property at 424 E 117th St

424 E 117th St

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Roosevelt Island, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roosevelt Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
143 E 36th StPrivate Bedroom1BR,$2,100
2-21 Malt Drive ApartmentsLottery StudioStudio,1BA$2,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Island, NY and Nearby

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt Island area is the $3.25 price per square foot 182 Lexington Ave Model at 182 Lexington Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Roosevelt Island apartment is the 3104 31st Ave Model at 3104 31st Ave, Unit 3 starting at $5,350 with a $3.34 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
182 Lexington Ave, Unit 2182 Lexington Ave3BR,2BA$3.25
3104 31st Ave, Unit 33104 31st Ave3BR,2BA$3.34
3375 10th St, Unit B3375 10th St1BR,1BA$2.21
3212 23rd St, Unit 23212 23rd St2BR,1BA$3.06
1829 26th Ave, Unit 31829 26th Ave1BR,1BA$3.21
3156 31st St, Unit 23156 31st St1BR,1BA$3.79
3707 36th Ave, Unit 23707 36th Ave1BR,1BA$3.64
3220 35th St, Unit 23220 35th St1BR,1BA$3.39
321 E 48th St, Unit 8C321 E 48th St1BR,1BA$4.62
345 E 61st St, Unit 2C345 E 61st StStudio ,1BA$4.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roosevelt Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Roosevelt Island?

There are currently 9989 Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Island, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,950 to $30,960. There are also 396 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Roosevelt Island ranging from $1,025 to $80,000.

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 $1,025 to $80,000 with an average monthly rent of $13,694.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Roosevelt Island?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Roosevelt Island range from $2,900 to $19,420, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $50,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,025 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,295.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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