Downtown Jamaica

Jamaica, NY

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Downtown Jamaica - Jamaica, NY

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Local retailers line the vibrant streets of Downtown Jamaica

Mass Transit Shopping Restaurants Urban Busy

Downtown Jamaica is the picture of hustle and bustle in Queens, New York! With an abundance of shopping and an eclectic atmosphere, this busy retail district offers a unique lifestyle in east New York. Local charm is an understatement when it comes to this tight-knit community. From major retailers to local businesses, Downtown Jamaica has everything you could ever need, and probably more.

York College resides on the south side of downtown, offering a sprawling, tree-lined campus with plenty of recreational amenities, parking, and access to public transit. Enjoy nearby museums, fitness centers, parks, and movie theaters—all family-friendly locations! Downtown Jamaica continues to rise with new developments focusing on high-rise residential buildings. With the increase of housing and rental opportunities arising in this neighborhood, the possibilities are endless!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Jamaica is $1,901 for a studio, $2,245 for one bedroom, $2,808 for two bedrooms, and $3,629 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Jamaica has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 387 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,901/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 535 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,245/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 668 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,808/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,485 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,629/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

96

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

100

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rufus King Park
  • Detective Keith L. Williams Park
  • Baisley Pond Park
  • Forest Park - Brooklyn-Queens
  • Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Airports

  • John F Kennedy International
  • Laguardia

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.