Studio for rent by owner in staten island

However, it’s worth taking the time to get to know Staten Island so that you can experience a glimpse into a quieter suburban side of New York life. This borough offers plenty of diverse and delicious ethnic restaurants such as Sri Lankan and Thai, fascinating museums and cultural centers such as the Staten Island Museum and the Staten Island Children’s Museum, an excellent zoo and plenty of relaxing green spaces and parks for a laid back stroll, such as the Staten Island Botanical Garden.

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Explore the City
Rent Trends
Demographics
Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
Living in Staten Island

This borough is home to one of the largest Sri Lankan communities in New York. San Rasa is a great spot to dine on curries with cashews steamed in a banana leaf made with imported spices. There are also several superb pizzerias on the island, including the famous Pizzeria Giove. If it’s Italian cuisine that you are in the mood for, Bocelli Restaurant is a local favorite.

Staten Island is New York’s most southern borough. And because of that, residents heavily rely on the Staten Island Ferry to take them to Lower Manhattan.

The North Shore is the most urban area on the island, and the ferry’s point of departure and arrival into Staten Island. Inside the neighborhood, you’ll discover large Victorian homes in the Saint George Historic District, plus Staten Island Yankees Stadium and the zoo.

Conference House Park is located on the south end of the island. It’s the site of a building relic where peace talks were once discussed amidst the Revolutionary War. East Shore features the FDR Boardwalk and Beach – it’s one of the largest in the world, stretching 2.5 miles along the coast. On the west end of Staten Island is the West Shore Expressway and a couple of industrial plants. CUNY College of Staten Island resides here and is adjacent to Willowbrook Park.

Explore the City

Staten Island Ferry

Staten Island

911 Memorial Building

Gardens at Snug Harbor

Rent Trends

As of December 2022, the average apartment rent in Staten Island, NY is $1,503 for a studio, $1,618 for one bedroom, $2,204 for two bedrooms, and $2,223 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Staten Island has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

BedsAvg. Sq. Ft.Avg. RentStudio447 sq.ft.$1,503 /mo.1 BR687 sq.ft.$1,618 /mo.2 BR854 sq.ft.$2,204 /mo.3 BR1,113 sq.ft.$2,223 /mo.

Very Walkable

72 out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Good Transit

63 out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

Bikeable

52 out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Demographics

StatisticValuePer Capita Income$66,104Median Household Income$77,932Total Population11,699,353 peopleAverage Age40 years oldAverage Rent$1,618Annual Rent Change2.53%

Schools

Ps 5 Huguenot

Public Elementary School

10 out of 10 GreatSchools® Rating

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

Greenbelt
Freshkills Park
Greenbelt Nature Center
Gateway NRA - Staten Island Unit - Great Kills Park
Blood Root Valley

Airports

Newark Liberty International
John F. Kennedy International

Living in Staten Island

Transportation

Because Staten Island is an island, there are certain points of access for roads, bridges and buses that you must use to reach off-island points in New York or New Jersey.

The Staten Island Ferry serves St. George’s terminal around the clock, and the Staten Island Train runs from Tottenville in the south to Georges Terminal and the ferry connection in the north.

The Verrazano–Narrows Bridge is a double level bridge that connects the New York City boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn. Goethals Bridge connects Staten Island to Newark, NJ. Bayonne Bridge connects Staten Island to Bayonne, NJ. Outerbridge connects Staten Island to Edison, NJ.

Because of the high cost of parking in Manhattan, many commuters opt to take advantage of the abundant public transportation options.

Shopping

Staten Island Mall is located at the center of Staten Island. JC Penny, Macys and Sears are anchor stores.

Nothing New Thrift Store supports green living, sharing and charity. The prices are very low. Their motto is “Buy some, Help some, Give some.”

EG Stores has a large variety of thrift, vintage and other furnishings. Consider a contemporary room divider for only $55 or a chaise for $90. If you’re moving into a new apartment and need to work on a different look, this is a great place to be. The selection of eclectic and attention getting pieces is ever renewed. Save money and reuse.

Highlights

St. George Historic District, St. Paul’s Avenue-Stapleton Heights Historic District, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Staten Island Ferry, Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island Zoo, Fort Wadsworth, Silver Lake park, Postcards 9/11 Memorial, St. George Theatre, FDR Boardwalk

History

After a brief period of settlement by Dutch colonists, Staten Island came under British control in the 1660s. During the American Revolution, Staten Island served as a staging ground for the British invasion of New York City and remaining under British control until the war ended. The island consisted of numerous small towns until 1898, when Staten Island consolidated with New York City. Beautifully preserved architecture from the island’s past can still be seen in the St. George and St. Paul’s Avenue-Stapleton Heights Historic Districts.

The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum is located in Rosebank, and was at one time the home of Antonio Meucci, an inventor who developed an early version of the telephone. Giuseppe Garibaldi, who was instrumental in the unification of Italy, lived here for almost two years. The home contains items that were significant for both famous men, including a prototype of the telephone.

Parks

As the most sparsely-populated borough in New York, Staten Island is home to an extensive network of public parks and greenspaces. The enormous Latourette Park at the center of the island is a lush reservation full of trails and footpaths. Countless other parks of every size are spread throughout the community, ensuring that everyone has access to the tranquility of nature within just a few blocks.

Cost

Staten Island tends to have the most affordable rental rates in New York City, with many options available for under $1,600 per month.

Restaurants

Taco Azteca on Staten Island is the place to go for fresh and delicious tacos. The ingredients are fresh, the food of high quality and the price very reasonable.

Empire East has two different Staten Island locations. Experience a medley of noodle soup specialties including Cantonese thin rice, flat soft noodles and Japanese yakisoba. Various Thai curries and Asian wraps are also on the menu.

Holy Schnitzel is not only Mediterranean, it’s Kosher. What could be better? For those who are vegetarian, there are multiple entre choices including Falafel platter, Sabich (roasted eggplant) in Pita, vegetable soup and others. As a super deal, you can get a kosher hotdog for about $3 - something for everyone.