Apartments for rent in Roosevelt Island
Roosevelt Island has 65+ apartments for rent in this Manhattan neighborhood. Studios and 1-bedrooms are the most common layouts, which makes unit size and storage especially important when you compare options. The average building rating is 4.3/5 across 7 rated buildings. Average tenancy length is 2.0 months based on 9 relisted units, and the average rent increase is 0.0% based on 54 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ).
Apartments for rent in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, start with 65+ current options and a median rent of $4,498. Most of the inventory here is studios and 1-bedrooms, so it helps to sort by layout, move-in timing, and budget. Openigloo helps you compare renter-focused signals like building ratings and relisted-unit history before you apply. Use it to check what is available now, then confirm full monthly cost, lease terms, and any fees with the agent before you commit.
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What to check before for apartments in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan
- Expect a smaller, more focused inventory of 65+ apartments for rent, so timing matters if you are looking for a specific layout or move-in date.
- Studios and 1-bedrooms are the most common unit types, which can help narrow your search if you are planning around a smaller footprint.
- The median rent is $4,498, so compare asking rent against the total monthly cost, not just the base rent.
- Use building ratings and relisted-unit data on Openigloo to spot patterns before touring or applying.
- Confirm all move-in costs, including deposits, broker fees, and utility responsibilities, before you sign.
- If you are commuting to other parts of Manhattan, check transit access and transfer times before deciding on a unit.












