York College, City Unveristy of New York

Jamaica, NY

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York College, City Unveristy of New York - Jamaica, NY

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York College, City University of New York first opened in 1967 and has grown to offer a variety of programs such as Nursing, Pharmaceutical Science, and Journalism. Regarded for its liberal arts curriculum, York College enables students to flourish as passionate, engaged learners with the confidence to realize their intellectual and human potential as individuals and global citizens.

Situated in Queens, York is surrounded by a wide range of apartments available for rent in Jamaica as well as Forest Hills and Kew Gardens. Ample access to public transportation in addition to the 678 and Grand Central Parkway allows for simple commutes from farther distances too.

A variety of activities, athletics, career services, and support services contribute to the dynamic campus life at York. Just off campus, you’ll find seemingly endless world-class amenities at your fingertips in one of the world’s most versatile cities. Close proximity to John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport make traveling easy.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Jamaica, NY is $1,728 for a studio, $2,088 for one bedroom, $2,588 for two bedrooms, and $3,375 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jamaica has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 442 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,728/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 541 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,088/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 736 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,588/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,272 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,375/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

86

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

87

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

54

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
  • Roy Wilkins Recreation Center
  • Forest Park - Brooklyn-Queens

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.