Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bay Shore Neighborhood of Bay Shore, NY from $1,500 (15 Rentals)

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property at 9 Brentwood Rd

9 Brentwood Rd

Bay ShoreNY11706

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91 S Clinton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

91 S Clinton Ave

91 S Clinton AveBay Shore, NY 11706

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Lofts on Ocean
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Ocean

6 Ocean AveBay Shore, NY 11706
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property at 140 Orinoco Dr

140 Orinoco Dr

BrightwatersNY11718

Downtown Bay Shore, Bay Shore, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Bay Shore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bay Shore area of Bay Shore, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Bay Shore Manor priced from $1,895. Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bay Shore apartments for rent in Bay Shore, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay Shore Manor1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay ShoreStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Fairfield Hedges at Bay ShoreStudio w/alcoveStudio,1BA$1,975
Fairfield At The Village Of BrightwatersResidence 8BStudio,1BA$2,000
Village PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bay Shore, NY

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bay Shore area is the $2.73 price per square foot The Castle Upper Model at Fairfield Saxon Arms in the in the Courthouse Commons neighborhood starting from $2,945. The second greatest value Downtown Bay Shore apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fairfield Maples at Bay Shore starting at $2,995 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Courthouse Commons neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bay Shore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairfield Saxon ArmsThe Castle Upper2BR,2BA$2.73
Fairfield Maples at Bay Shore2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.00
1-3 Main St 2-4 4th Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.55
Fairfield Tudor At Bay ShoreTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.92
Fairfield RenaissanceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.29
Bay Shore Gardens Gated Community1 BD Dlx1BR,1BA$2.88
Chatham SquareOne Bedroom 1 Bath Second floor1BR,1BA$3.21
Bay Shore Manor1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.53
Fairfield South At Bay ShoreThe Atlantic Lower1BR,1BA$3.24
Fairfield Hedges at Bay ShoreStudio w/alcoveStudio ,1BA$3.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Bay Shore, Bay Shore, NY

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Bay Shore, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New York and customized analysis for Central Bay Shore. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown Bay Shore Neighborhood in Bay Shore, NY

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bay Shore Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Bay Shore?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Bay Shore is at Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore listed at $1,950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bay Shore Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bay Shore Apartment is $1,895 at Bay Shore Manor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Bay Shore Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Bay Shore is starting from $2,250 at Bay Shore Manor.

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