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Queens, N.Y., may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of the birth of jazz, but the neighborhood of Saint Albans is filled with the history of this great American art form. People who discover homes for rent in Saint Albans will find themselves living in a neighborhood that has a suburban feel but a decidedly urban past. This southeast Queens community is a great fit for anyone who wants to live near Jamaica but prefers a more country-like setting.

What Renters Should Know About Saint Albans

• Saint Albans has had many famous residents over the years, including Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Brooklyn Dodger's star Roy Campanella.
• In the 1940s, Saint Albans was a stronghold of jazz music. A mural near the Long Island Rail Road station depicts some of the neighborhood's most famous residents.
• Addisleigh Park, a sub-neighborhood in Saint Albans, also contains several murals that pay tribute to the community's jazz past.
• Most buildings in Saint Albans are a maximum of two stories tall.
• Saint Albans encompasses approximately 3 square miles and is bordered by Hollis Avenue, Springfield Boulevard and Merrick Boulevard.
• More than 70 percent of Saint Albans residents are African American.

Helpful Resources for Saint Albans Renters

• Want to learn more about Saint Albans' jazz past? Check out Forgotten New York.
• Before heading to Roy Wilkins Southern Queens Park or St. Albans Memorial Park, check the weather forecast to make sure you can enjoy your day.

Things to Do in and Around Saint Albans

Renters living in Saint Albans have access to a variety of parks and often take short trips to Jamaica Bay to enjoy the scenery. Head to Linden Boulevard for some delicious Jamaican eateries, or check out some cultural art at the American Roots Gallery. The Black Spectrum Theater is also a great place to catch a show.