Average rent in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,770 | $3,658 | $3,895 | 16 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,500 | $3,800 | $4,838 | 17 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,298 | $5,600 | $6,547 | 16 |
Apartments for rent in Roosevelt Island
The newest listings in Roosevelt Island from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Elevator
- Building gym
- Laundry in building
- Dishwasher
- Private outdoor space
- Doorman
- In-unit laundry
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 30 of 56 geocoded listings. These are the most commonly nearby weekday routes, based on each listing’s nearest station. Straight-line distance does not measure walking access.
- M route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 28, 2026.
Based on Buzzedin listings tracked during the last 6 months. Feature shares count explicit affirmative reports over all tracked listings; a missing detail is unknown, not a negative. Apartment size is based on listings that report square footage. Updated October 28, 2026.
Roosevelt Island was planned as a residential community, and its housing includes several named building groups developed in phases. The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation describes the first completed phase, Northtown, as more than two thousand mixed-income homes across Westview, Island House, Rivercross, and Eastwood, now called Roosevelt Landings. Its redevelopment history also identifies Manhattan Park, the Octagon, and Riverwalk. RIOC says the Octagon and Riverwalk added rental and condominium homes. These institutional records identify development groups and broad tenure types; they do not tell you the current terms or features of a specific listing.
The named complexes make Roosevelt Island a useful case for comparing properties by address and building rather than by neighborhood label alone. Confirm whether the unit is in a rental building or condominium, who manages the property, what the application process requires, and which building services are included. Ask about the exact unit’s condition, appliances, storage, laundry, accessibility, and shared facilities. A complex name or marketing page does not establish what is available in a particular home.
RIOC’s history describes the island’s development around Main Street and public spaces, with a limited-vehicle design. That planned layout helps orient a visit, but buildings along the island do not all share the same entrance, services, or relationship to open space. Check the building’s location on the island, its street-level approach, and whether any gardens or courtyards are public, managed by the building, or access-controlled. Confirm access arrangements directly rather than assuming that a nearby park or promenade is part of the property.
The southern tip’s Four Freedoms Park and the Smallpox Hospital ruins are prominent public and historic places. They describe the island’s landscape and architectural history, not the qualities of nearby apartments. For a practical comparison, walk the route from the specific building entrance to the places you expect to use, and verify building access, current amenities, unit layout, condition, and lease terms. RIOC’s named development history is a starting map of the island’s residential groups; property-level questions are still needed for every listing.
Sources: Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation, redevelopment history, Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation, who we are and island history, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Smallpox Hospital designation report, Four Freedoms Park, visitor information
A one-bedroom apartment in Roosevelt Island is 24% below the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- Which residential building groups does RIOC document on Roosevelt Island?
- RIOC identifies Westview, Island House, Rivercross, and Roosevelt Landings in Northtown, as well as Manhattan Park, the Octagon, and Riverwalk. It describes both rental and condominium development; verify the tenure and management for the specific listing.
- What should I confirm about a Roosevelt Island listing?
- Confirm the building and unit, rental or condominium status, management, entrance and accessibility, included services, and access to shared outdoor space. Nearby parks and promenades are separate from building amenities.
- Which apartment features are reported in Roosevelt Island?
- Across Roosevelt Island's 56 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Elevator was reported in 54 of 56 tracked listings (96%). Building gym was reported in 54 of 56 tracked listings (96%). Laundry in building was reported in 53 of 56 tracked listings (95%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Roosevelt Island?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 30 of 56 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are M. This is geographic proximity, not a walking-access or current-service guarantee. Source: MTA Subway Stations dataset.
- What is the median rent for a studio apartment in Roosevelt Island?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan is $3,658 per month, based on 16 listings from public rental listings Buzzedin tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 4% below the Manhattan median of $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Roosevelt Island?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan is $3,800 per month, based on 17 listings from public rental listings Buzzedin tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 24% below the Manhattan median of $4,975 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Roosevelt Island?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan is $5,600 per month, based on 16 listings from public rental listings Buzzedin tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 7% below the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- How do I find apartments in Roosevelt Island?
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