York College, City Unveristy of New York

Jamaica, NY

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

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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 2026, the average apartment rent in Jamaica, NY is $1,755 for a studio, $2,220 for one bedroom, $2,755 for two bedrooms, and $3,472 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jamaica has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 442 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,755/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 559 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,220/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 740 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,755/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,118 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,472/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

90 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

60 / 100

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.