Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bay Shore Neighborhood of Bay Shore, NY from $1,500 (58 Rentals)

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property at 16 Saxon Ave

$2,540 - $2,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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16 Saxon Ave

Bay ShoreNY11706

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Shoregate
$2,922 - $12,184
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Shoregate

143 4th AveBay Shore, NY 11706
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property at 227 4th Ave

$2,600 - $3,100

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227 4th Ave

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Park Avenue Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Avenue Lofts

64 Park 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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Fairfield Renaissance
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfield Renaissance

55 5th AveBay Shore, NY 11706
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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 Studio unit found at Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore priced from $1,970. Fairfield Hedges at Bay Shore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bay Shore apartments for rent in Bay Shore, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay ShoreStudioStudio,1BA$1,970
Fairfield Hedges at Bay ShoreStudio w/alcoveStudio,1BA$1,995
Fairfield At The Village Of BrightwatersResidence 8BStudio,1BA$2,000
Bay Shore Manor1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$2,050
Mid Island ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2,088
Brookwood at Bay ShoreOne Bedroom (Downstairs)1BR,1BA$2,121
Fairfield On The LakeThe SeatuckStudio,1BA$2,265
1991 Union PlazaOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,275
Fairfield West At Bay ShoreThe Willow1BR,1BA$2,280
Fairfield Arms at Bay ShoreThe Elton Upper1BR,1BA$2,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bay Shore, NY

As of April 08, 2026 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 $3,025 with a $3.03 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$3.03
1-3, 2-4 Main St & 4th Ave Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.55
Fairfield RenaissanceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
Fairfield Tudor At Bay ShoreTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.95
Bayshore Garden Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$3.00
Mid Island ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$3.43
Bay Shore Manor1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$2.56
Chelsea PlaceOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1.5BA$3.31
Fairfield South At Bay ShoreThe Atlantic Lower1BR,1BA$3.27

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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!

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 $1,970.

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 $2,050 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 $2,450 at Bay Shore Manor.

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