Great Kills

Staten Island, NY

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Great Kills - Staten Island, NY

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Nature and transportation flourishes in Great Kills!

Public Transportation Nature Marina Airport Scenic New York

The community of Great Kills is a comforting blend of modern conveniences and nature. Great Kills Park is just down the road with its sports fields and a bustling marina – the perfect location for sailing! Crescent Beach Park is on the mainland across from Crooke’s Point. With 67 acres of wetlands and woods, residents enjoy its tranquility and scenic bay views.

Residents are serviced by the Staten Island Railway at Great Kills Station. Alternative methods into Manhattan include the Staten Island Ferry and Express buses. The downtown area of Great Kills is comprised of Italian and pizza restaurants, takeout establishments, and local gyms. LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy Airport are both an hour drive from Great Kills.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Great Kills is $2,477 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Great Kills has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.

  • 2 BR

  • 1,050 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,477/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

64

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Freshkills Park
  • Seaside Wildlife Nature Park
  • Gateway NRA - Staten Island Unit - Great Kills Park
  • Greenbelt
  • Greenbelt Nature Center

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • John F Kennedy International

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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.